tag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:/categories/animalsEnvato Tuts+ Design & Illustration - Animals2018-11-23T06:00:00Ztag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-32004How to Draw a Peacock<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/final_image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-20.jpg" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p>In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw a peacock with an open tail and how to draw a peacock feather. </p><p>Many birds sport fabulous plumage, but one species takes it to an extreme level—the peacock. Their tails are huge and can be displayed in the shape of a fan. It's a beautiful sight, very inspiring for an artist, but not easy to draw at all. </p><p>In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw a peacock with a beautiful, open tail. I will also show you how to draw a peacock feather step by step, not only in a tail, but as an individual one. <br></p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">1.</span> How to Draw a Peacock</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>Draw an oval. This will be the torso of our peacock. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="oval for torso" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Draw a long, S-shaped neck with an oval head at one end.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="head and neck" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Sketch the legs below the ankles ("reversed knees"). Drawing them this way can help you establish the pose without getting caught up in the details.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="legs simple shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Draw the upper part of the legs. These will be hidden under the feathers, but it helps to know where they are.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw bird legs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Sketch the curve of the beak. Peacocks are related to chickens, so you can use a chicken beak as a reference.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="simple bird beak" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-5.png"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Sketch the curve of the wings. Peacocks tend to keep them low when they fan their tail. The wings are covered by the tail mostly, but some parts may stay visible, so we need to know where they are.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="bird wing folded" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-6.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="bird wing simple" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-7.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock wings" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-8.png"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Draw all the toes. Again, these are just like chicken feet!<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feet" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-9.png"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>Outline the neck, starting thin right by the head and then getting wider as you get closer to the torso.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock neck" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-10.png"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>Finish the beak.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock beak" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-11.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock bill" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-12.png"></figure><h3>Step 10</h3><p>Draw an oval eye.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock eye" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-13.png"></figure><h3>Step 11</h3><p>Add a nose hole.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock nose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-14.png"></figure><h3>Step 12</h3><p>Draw the "crown" on the head.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock head crown" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-15.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock head decoration" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-16.png"></figure><h3>Step 13</h3><p>Add details to the legs and feet.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock legs shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-17.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feet details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-18.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock claws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-19.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock legs detailed" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-20.png"></figure><h3>Step 14</h3><p>Finish the wings.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock wings feathers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-21.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock wing primaries" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-22.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock wings finished" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-1-23.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">2.</span> How to Draw a Peacock's Tail</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>The body is done, so now it's time to draw a fabulous peacock tail! Its base is like a stiff cape that the peacock raises above its back.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock base of the tail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-1.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock base of tail shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-2.png"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Sketch the axes of the tail. Younger birds have smaller tails, so if you want to make this drawing less challenging, you can draw the axes shorter.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail simple axes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-3.png"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Draw the rays of feathers.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail bottom" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-4.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail top" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-5.png"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Outline the whole tail to make sure the shape made by the feathers looks regular.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock bottom shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-6.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail fan shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-7.png"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Divide the whole shape of the tail into many regular sections. This will help you place the feathers regularly.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail rhythm" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-8.png"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Draw the "eyespots" around the tail's edge...<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock outer spots" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-9.png"></figure><p>... and within the shape, but this time leaving regular spaces in between.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock inner spots" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-10.png"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>The base of the tail is covered with little scale-like feathers. So you can use the method I use for drawing scales:<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock base of tail scales" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-11.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock draw scaly feathers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-2-12.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">3.</span> How to Draw a Peacock Feather</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>All the guide lines are in place, so let's take a look now at the details of how to draw a single peacock feather.<br></p><p>Every feather must start with a straight line. Peacock feathers can be very long, but only the top has a visible vane.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather shaft" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Draw an egg shape. It will be the basis for the whole eyespot.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather spot shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-2.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail with spots" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-4-1.png"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Draw the same shape inside, leaving a little space in between.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock inner spot" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-3.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail with inner spots" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-4-2.png"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Cross the smaller oval with a gentle curve. This will create a shape of the "iris".<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock spot iris" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-4.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail with iris" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-4-3.png"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Draw a smaller oval inside the "iris"—the "pupil".<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather pupil" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-5.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail with pupil marks" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-4-4.png"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Draw a reversed "V" inside this small shape.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather pupil detail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-6.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail detailed spots" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-4-5.png"></figure><h3>Step 7<br>
</h3><p>Outline the whole shape, creating a triangular base for the eyespot and a thick outline on its sides.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather spot outline" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-7.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail feathers with outline" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-4-6.png"></figure><h3>Step 8<br>
</h3><p>This outline is copied on top, but here it starts to turn into individual barbs. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather full shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-8.png"></figure><h3>Step 9<br>
</h3><p>The whole tail must be drawn with a slightly different approach, so let's focus on a single feather for now. The "pupil" is dark, but there's a subtle gradient inside.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather shading" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-9.png"></figure><h3>Step 10</h3><p>The top of the feather is the densest, and it follows the shape of the eyespot:<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-10.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather top part" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-11.png"></figure><h3>Step 11</h3><p>The lower part is sparser:<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather lower part" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-12.png"></figure><h3>Step 12</h3><p>If you want to draw a detailed peacock feather, make the barbs fluffy and gently shade the eyespot.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw peacock feather" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-13.png"></figure><h3>Step 13</h3><p>We're focusing on black and white drawing here, but if you want to draw a peacock feather in color, there are three colors that are the most important: green, blue, and brown.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather colors" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-3-14.jpg"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">4.</span> How to Finish a Drawing of a Peacock</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>All right, we're almost done! Let's draw the final lines now. Draw the details of the head. Because the head looks so insignificant in comparison to the impressive tail, you don't have to make it too detailed—these details will not be that visible anyway.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock head details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-1.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Outline the body and the legs.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock leg details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-2.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Outline the scaly feathers at the base of the tail.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock base of tail details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-3.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Add some scales to the legs.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock leg scales" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-4.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Cross each "scale" on the base of the tail with a vertical line.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail scales details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-5.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Now shade the peacock. It must look dark in comparison to the tail.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock simple shading" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-6.jpg"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to shade peacock " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-7.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Let's go back to the tail now. Draw the spots as explained earlier, except looser here—because there are so many of the spots and they're so little, each individual one matters less.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock simple spots" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-8.jpg"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock detailed spots" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-9.jpg"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock spots with shading" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-10.jpg"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock spots full shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-11.jpg"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock spots how to draw" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-12.jpg"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail spots drawing" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-13.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>Draw the shafts of the feathers. Because the feathers are mostly thin, they look almost translucent in contrast to the thick and solid shafts. Add shafts to all the eyespots, but also in between, to fill the empty spaces.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock feather shafts" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-14.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 9<br>
</h3><p>The lower part of the tail has a lot of eyespots concentrated in one place. It makes this area look thick and fluffy.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock tail details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-15.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 10<br>
</h3><p>Now draw all the feathers. It may take a while, but remember that you don't need to be very strict here—just draw a lot of lines in the same rhythm along each shaft.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock full feathers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-16.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 11</h3><p>There's also one more type of peacock feather, mainly visible at the edge of the tail. They look like open V's.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock special feathers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-17.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 12</h3><p>Accentuate the shafts some more to make them more visible.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock bigger shafts" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-18.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 13</h3><p>Since we're drawing in black and white, it's hard to create the contrast between colorful eyespots and dull feathers. However, we can use value for this—make it even denser to make the areas between the eyespots darker. However, keep in mind that the closer you are to the edge of the tail, the sparser the feathers.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock more feathers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-19.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 14</h3><p>Take a final look at your drawing and see what else you can fix. I accentuated the shading some more to increase the contrast.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="peacock final fixes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-20.jpg"></figure><h2>Beautiful!</h2><p>Now you know how to draw a beautiful peacock with an open tail from scratch! If you've followed my steps and you like your end result, feel free to share it in the comments—I'd love to see it!<br></p><p>You may also be interested in one of our many bird-related tutorials:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
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</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw a peacock step by step" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/32004/image/how-to-draw-a-peacock-5-20.jpg"></figure>2018-11-23T06:00:00.000Z2018-11-23T06:00:00.000ZMonika Zagrobelnatag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-31764How to Draw a Hawk<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/final_image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-23.jpg" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p>In this tutorial, I will show you a simple yet very effective method to draw a majestic hawk in flight. Follow me to learn how to draw a hawk in just a few steps—from the basic "skeleton" to the body, wings, and feathers.<br></p><p>This is a very basic tutorial. If you want to learn in depth about drawing birds and wings in general, you may be interested in my other tutorials:<br></p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
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<span class="sectionnum">1.</span> How to Sketch a Hawk</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>Draw the basic skeleton of the body: the oval torso, the neck, and the tail.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk body and tail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2<br>
</h3><p>Add the head and the tail.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk head and tail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Sketch the basic rhythm of the wings.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk wings rhythm" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Draw the legs. You can safely start at the knees, because in birds they function basically as hips most of the time.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk legs structure" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Add the talons.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk left talons" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-5.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk right talons" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-6.png"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Draw the structure of the wings—an arm with one long finger.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk wing structure" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-7.png"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Draw the length and position of the last primary feather (starting at the wrist) and the secondary feather (starting at the elbow).<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk primaries secondaries length" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-8.png"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>Outline the basic planes of the primaries and secondaries.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk wings planes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-9.png"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>Add the outline of the minor feathers.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk feathers outline" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-10.png"></figure><h3>Step 10</h3><p>Sketch the position of the feathers.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk feathers position" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-11.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk right wing feathers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-12.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk tail feathers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-13.png"></figure><h3>Step 11</h3><p>Draw the open beak.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="haw beak gyide lines" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-14.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">2.</span> How to Draw the Details of a Hawk</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>Draw the details of the head.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk head details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-15.png"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Draw the details of the talons.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk left talons details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-16.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk right talons details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-17.png"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Outline the body.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk outline of body" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-18.png"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Outline the primaries and secondaries—one half first, then the other.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk half feathers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-19.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk big feathers drawing" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-20.png"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Outline the rest of the feathers.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk small feathers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-21.png"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Once you're done with the guide lines, draw the final lines over them. You can use an ink liner for this, so that you can safely erase the guide lines later.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk drawing outline" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-22.png"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>If you feel like it, you can add some shades and patterns to your hawk.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="hawk how to draw" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-23.jpg"></figure><h2>Good Job!<br>
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</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw hawk step by step" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31764/image/how-to-draw-hawk-1-23.jpg"></figure>2018-10-09T12:00:00.000Z2018-10-09T12:00:00.000ZMonika Zagrobelnatag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-31599How to Draw a Kangaroo<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/final_image/14-drawing-kangaroo-completing-the-drawing.jpg" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p>What’s the first animal that comes to mind when you think about Australia? I bet that your first thought is about kangaroos. This wonderful animal is found on the logo of Australia’s national airline and appears on postage stamps and coins.</p><p>Although kangaroos are a common sight in Australia, they are also indigenous to Tasmania, New Guinea, and other islands in the region.</p><p>The appearance of a kangaroo is unmistakable; examined separately, its body parts look as if they were taken from different animals. They stand on two legs just as humans do! But the wonders don’t end just at the outer details.</p><p>For example, what feature makes kangaroos similar to camels? Kangaroos need very little water to live and have the remarkable ability to go several months without drinking anything. When kangaroos finally decide that they want something to drink, they like to dig deep holes in the ground to collect rainwater.</p><p>Are you curious? Let’s draw this animal and learn more about it along the way!</p><p>You may also be interested in these drawing tutorials:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
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</ul><h2>What You Will Need</h2><p>In order to complete this project, you’ll need the following equipment:</p><ul>
<li>an HB graphite pencil</li>
<li>a 3B graphite pencil</li>
<li>an eraser</li>
<li>drawing paper</li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="The art supplies for this project " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/drawing-kangaroo-art-supplies.jpg"></figure><h2>How to Draw a Kangaroo</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>With the <strong>HB</strong> pencil, I outline the rough shape of the kangaroo’s head. It’s relatively small, compared to the body. I also add the shapes of the long ears.</p><p>Please be sure to leave enough space for the rest of the animal’s body on your paper!</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the shape of the head with the ears " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/1-drawing-kangaroo-sketching-the-head.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>I outline the bulky shape of the body, also marking the kangaroo’s pouch.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding th shape of the body " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/2-1-drawing-kangaroo-adding-the-body-shape.jpg"></figure><p>I draw the neck, joining the head and body.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding the neck of the kangaroo " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/2-2-drawing-kangaroo-adding-the-neck.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Let’s add the rough framework of the forelimbs. They are quite short and are about only one-third the length of their legs.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the upper limbs " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/3-1-drawing-kangaroo-adding-the-framework-of-upper-limbs.jpg"></figure><p>I add the rough shapes of the hands, including the place for the fingers. At this stage, we keep our outline as simple as possible.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding the shapes of the hands " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/3-2-drawing-kangaroo-completing-the-framework.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>I draw the framework of the kangaroo’s legs, using lines to show the direction of bones and small circles to mark the joints. I also add rounded shapes to the bottom part of the framework to make the figure visually stable.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the framework of the hind limbs " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/4-drawing-kangaroo-adding-the-framework-of-lower-limbs.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>I refine the legs. Kangaroos have large, powerful hind limbs, which can’t move independently (however, in water they kick with each leg separately to swim).</p><p>These animals have most of the same basic leg bones as humans, but the overall construction was modified to allow hopping.</p><p>Curiously, kangaroos are the only large animals to use hopping as a means of locomotion. This fast method of travel has evolved because of the need to cover large distances in search of food and water quite regularly.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Refining the hind legs " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/5-1-drawing-kangaroo-refining-the-legs.jpg"></figure><p>I add the foundations of the feet; the feet of a kangaroo are large and fully adapted for leaping.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the feet of the kangaroo " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/5-2-drawing-kangaroo-adding-the-foundation-of-limbs.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>I add some dimension to the feet and then draw the core line of the kangaroo’s tail. It is long and muscular; the animal uses it for balance.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the core line of the tail and refining the feet " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/6-1-drawing-kangaroo-completing-the-limbs-framework-and-adding-the-line-of-tail.jpg"></figure><p>I draw the contours of the tail, based on the core line.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the tail of the kangaroo " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/6-2-drawing-kangaroo-refining-the-tail.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Let’s draw some facial features, starting with the upper part of the head.</p><p>I add the shapes of the eyes; a core line may help to achieve symmetry. I also mark the forehead area with light lines to separate it visually, and I create a hint of 'cheeks'.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding the shapes of the eyes " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/7-1-drawing-kangaroo-refining-the-head-adding-eyes.jpg"></figure><p>I add the nose with the big nose holes, and the split lips.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Refining the upper part of the face " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/7-2-drawing-kangaroo-refining-the-mouth.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>I refine the ears, outlining their openings, and then darken the eyes to get a realistic look.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Working on the eyes of the kangaroo " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/8-1-drawing-kangaroo-creating-realistic-features.jpg"></figure><p>Let’s accentuate the snout with accurate hatching and make the nose darker. Contrasting features create an expressive drawing!</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Working on the snout " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/8-2-drawing-kangaroo-completing-the-face.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>I refine the contours of the neck and, partially, the outline of the body. The goal is to make these lines smooth; feel free to erase the unnecessary pencil marks as you go.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Changing the contour line " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/9-drawing-kangaroo-refining-the-neck-contour.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 10</h3><p>I refine the contours of the upper limbs.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Refining the arms of the kangaroo " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/10-1-drawing-kangaroo-refining-the-upper-limbs.jpg"></figure><p>Now I draw the fingers—five on each hand. The fingers should be close to each other visually; don’t detach them too much.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding the fingers " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/10-2-drawing-kangaroo-adding-the-fingers.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 11</h3><p>Now it’s time to refine the legs. The calves are relatively slender; I'm going to change one leg now and the second one in just a moment. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Working on the legs of the kangaroo " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/11-1-drawing-kangaroo-refining-the-contour-of-the-leg.jpg"></figure><p>Kangaroos may have four or five toes. If present, the first toe is very small; the second and third toes are fused together. The fourth toe is much larger than the others; the animal uses it as a springboard for hopping. The smaller fifth toe supports the fourth by providing additional thrust for each hop.</p><p>Visibly, kangaroos may seem to have only three toes, with one having a double claw.</p><p>I refine the foot that is closer to the viewer, stylizing it into two clearly visible shapes—one is considerably longer than another. Don’t forget about the claws at the ends of the toes!</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the foot in details " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/11-2-drawing-kangaroo-foot-with-toes-first.jpg"></figure><p>I refine the second foot, keeping in mind the foreshortening and distance. I draw a longer shape, and then mark a small toe that is closer to us.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the second foot " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/11-3-drawing-kangaroo-foot-with-toes-second.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 12</h3><p>To make the drawing more interesting, I decided to add a baby peeping out of the pouch. I draw just a miniature version of the kangaroo, slightly changing the foreshortening.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding a baby in the pouch " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/12-drawing-kangaroo-adding-a-baby.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 13</h3><p>With the<strong> HB</strong> pencil, I apply graphite hatching to imitate the coat. Some ‘patches’ of additional short hatches create an irregular effect that varies the texture.</p><p>I also cover the darker areas, such as the shadows on the tail or legs and in the pouch’s opening, with more layers of accurate hatching.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Applying some graphite hatching " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/13-drawing-kangaroo-applying-graphite-hatching.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 14</h3><p>With the <strong>3B</strong> pencil, I increase the contrast in the drawing. It’s a great idea to add a drop shadow under the animal to make the artwork more credible.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Completing the drawing of the kangaroo " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/14-drawing-kangaroo-completing-the-drawing.jpg"></figure><h2>Your Drawing Is Complete</h2><p>Congratulations—we’ve created a beautiful graphite pencil drawing! 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</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="The result of our work" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31599/image/14-drawing-kangaroo-completing-the-drawing.jpg"></figure>2018-09-19T14:00:00.000Z2018-09-19T14:00:00.000ZEugenia Hausstag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-31651How to Draw Disney Animals<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/final_image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-final.png" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p>I've always loved Disney animals—expressive and human-like, yet so similar to their realistic counterparts. Their simplicity is deceptive, though—as I kid I had a hard time drawing them correctly. I didn't know back then that there are special rules you need to follow to draw authentic Disney animals.</p><p>If you want to learn how to draw animals in a Disney style, in this tutorial I will show you all the basics. You'll learn how the head and body are constructed, and how to draw the face in various views step by step. We'll take a closer look at cats, dogs, and horses, but these rules also apply to bears, deer, and even birds. With these rules you'll be able to draw real Disney characters and create your own.<br></p><p>Before you start, I recommend you take a look at the first tutorial from this series, <a href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-draw-disney-characters--cms-31604" target="_self">How to Draw Disney Characters</a>.</p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">1.</span> The Anatomy of Disney Animals</h2><p>Although animals can be so different, they all can be drawn in a Disney style that makes them similar. How is this possible? It's about simplifying all the elements of the head in the same way:<br></p><ul>
<li>Cranium</li>
<li>Muzzle</li>
<li>Chin</li>
<li>Eye socket</li>
<li>Eyeball</li>
<li>Nose</li>
<li>Cheeks</li>
<li>Ears</li>
</ul><p>Let's start with the cranium. It's always drawn as a sphere, regardless of the shape of the animal's head. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="cranium sphere" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-1.png"></figure><p>The upper jaw/upper half of the muzzle is an ellipsoid, smaller than the sphere. Its size, shape, and place of attachment can be modified for various purposes:<br></p><ul>
<li>Most animals will have these two shapes attached to each other, but for ungulates (hoofed animals) there may be a space between them to create a longer muzzle.</li>
<li>The lower and smaller the ellipsoid is, the cuter/younger the animal looks. Placing it at 1/2 of the cranium is the safest bet. <br>
</li>
<li>The length of the ellipsoid, its shape and its size should be adjusted to the characteristics of the species.<br>
</li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="muzzle ellipsoid" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-2.png"></figure><p>The next important measures are the eye socket and the eyeball. This again depends on the effect you want to achieve, as well as the look of the species, but the safest way is to put the eye right on the middle line of the sphere, and the eye socket on the middle line of this half. The eyeball may be placed within 2/3 of the eye socket. Females usually have bigger eyes, with more prominent eyelashes and thinner eyebrows.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="eyesocket with eyeballs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-3.png"></figure><p>The final shape of the eye is achieved by adding the eyelids. You can learn all about drawing eyes and adding expressions to them in the previous tutorial of this series.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="eyelids shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-4.png"></figure><p>The nose can connect to the cranium in various ways—it can, for example, make a step, or it can merge into it gently.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shape of the nasal bridge" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-5.png"></figure><p>The front of the mouth can usually be derived by drawing lines down the nose.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shape of front of the motuh" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-6.png"></figure><p>The spherical shape of the cranium is sometimes enough to create the shape of the head, but sometimes you need to modify it. The cheeks can help you here.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shape of cheeks" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-7.png"></figure><p>The cheeks must be merged with the shape of the head. Sometimes they change the whole shape of the cranium.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shape of back of the head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-8.png"></figure><p>The ears are usually very simple, attached to the back of the head.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shape of ears" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-9.png"></figure><p>Finally, we can draw the lower jaw. It's good to draw the jaws separately, because it gives us the freedom to draw them open or closed. Draw the chin as an ellipsoid right under the upper one, and then connect it to the head or the neck—depending on the effect you want to achieve.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shape of lower jaw" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-10.png"></figure><p>Open mouth can be drawn easily when you think in forms—just keep the axis of rotation parallel to the line over the eyes.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="open jaw in disney animals" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-11.png"></figure><p>Because Disney animals can often speak, their mouth must be very human-like—you can draw normal lips on the front of the muzzle, and then adjust them to its shape until it looks convincing. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw open mouth in animals" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-anatomy-12.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">2.</span> How to Draw Disney Cats</h2><h3>How to Draw a Disney Cat's Body<br>
</h3><p>To draw any animal's body, you need to know its structure and form. When drawing the structure, you define the proportions and pose by reducing the body to a "skeleton" like this. The proportions of a cat's body depend on the species. Below, you can see the structure of a Disney lion. Characteristically, the lower half of its body is the same height or shorter than the upper half.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="lion king body proportions" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-cat-body-1.png"></figure><p>When you have the structure, you can add the form. The elements of the body are identical for most animals—only their shape and size must be adjusted to the species.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="lion king characters anatomy" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-cat-body-2.png"></figure><p>Once you know this basic cat body, you can modify it to create other species. There's not one correct way of drawing every species—you simply need to find what is characteristic for a certain type of cat, and then exaggerate it in your structure and form.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="dinsey cats felines anatomy" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-cat-body-3.png"></figure><h3>How to Draw a Disney Cat's Paws</h3><h4>Step 1</h4><p>Start with simple "pony hooves". Remember about direction and perspective.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="disney cat paws shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-cat-paws-1.png"></figure><h4>Step 2</h4><p>Add this simple shape in the front. Imagine it in 3D to create a proper view.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shape of paws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-cat-paws-2.png"></figure><h4>Step 3</h4><p>Divide the shape into halves. In the side view, it's good to shift this middle line to the side, to create a more interesting and less confusing view.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="direction of paws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-cat-paws-3.png"></figure><h4>Step 4</h4><p>Add an ellipsoid for each toe—smaller on the sides. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shape of cat toes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-cat-paws-4.png"></figure><h4>Step 5</h4><p>Find the level defined by the top of the toes.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shape of cat paw" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-cat-paws-5.png"></figure><h4>Step 6</h4><p>Outline the paws. You can outline whole toes, or just a part of them—there's no definite rule for this.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw cat paw" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-cat-paws-6.png"></figure><h4>Step 7</h4><p>The toes are often colored differently, so you can cut them visually from the rest of the paw.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw lion king paws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-cat-paws-7.png"></figure><h3>How to Draw a Disney Cat's Head</h3><p>Obviously, Disney cats have various proportions of their heads, because they don't look the same. Somehow, though, they do look similar—it's because they share some elements, even though their shape is modified. Here are a few examples—can you see what all these heads have in common? This is what makes them cat-like.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="disney cats head proportions" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-1.png"></figure><p>Before you draw a Disney cat, you need to prepare such a set of proportions—either create your own or analyze screenshots of an actual movie to find the proportions of the real character. Once you have the proportions, you can draw the character in any pose and view. Let me show you how!<br></p><h4>Step 1</h4><p>Start with the cranium, defining the view you want to use.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="start with spherical cranium" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-2.png"></figure><h4>Step 2</h4><p>Add the muzzle on the level defined by your proportions. For a lion from the Lion King, it's usually placed within the lower half of the cranium.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add the muzzle" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-3.png"></figure><h4>Step 3</h4><p>Divide the muzzle into thirds.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="divide muzzle into thirds" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-4.png"></figure><h4>Step 4</h4><p>Add the chin under the muzzle. For our lion, it should be 2/3 high.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw big lion chin" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-5.png"></figure><h4>Step 5</h4><p>Add the nose. In cats, it's usually tilted away from the muzzle.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw the nose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-6.png"></figure><h4>Step 6</h4><p>Add the nose holes.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw the nose holes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-7.png"></figure><h4>Step 7</h4><p>Divide the upper half of the cranium into halves. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw proportions in the forehead" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-8.png"></figure><h4>Step 8</h4><p>Divide the lower half of this measurement into thirds, and add one third on top, too.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw more proportions for the eyes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-9.png"></figure><h4>Step 9</h4><p>Use these guide lines to draw the shape of the nose and the forehead. For lions, it's slightly away from the cranium.<br></p><h3><img alt="draw shape of the nose and forehead" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-10.png"></h3><h4>Step 10<br>
</h4><p>The eye sockets will start in the 1/4 of the cranium...<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw lion eye sockets" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-11.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw depth of eye sockets" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-12.png"></figure><p>... and end right below the half.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw zygomatic arch" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-13.png"></figure><h4>Step 11</h4><p>Place the eyeballs inside the eye sockets, at 2/3 of its height.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw lion eyeballs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-14.png"></figure><h4>Step 12</h4><p>Add the eyelids.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw upper eyelid" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-15.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw lower eyelid" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-16.png"></figure><h4>Step 13</h4><p>Add the iris and pupil.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw iris and pupil" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-17.png"></figure><h4>Step 14</h4><p>Add the eyebrows on top of the eye socket.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw lion eyebrows" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-18.png"></figure><h4>Step 15</h4><p>Add the cheeks. They're very useful, especially in the front view.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw lion cheeks" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-19.png"></figure><h4>Step 16</h4><p>Outline the head and neck.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw lion neck" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-20.png"></figure><h4>Step 17</h4><p>Add the ears.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw lion ears" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-21.png"></figure><h4>Step 18</h4><p>Outline the mouth.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw lion mouth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-22.png"></figure><h4>Step 19</h4><p>Add the final lines.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw lion king head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-23.png"></figure><h4>Step 20</h4><p>Male lions are famous for their manes. Add the mane at the end, drawing it like typical Disney hair—simple and flowing.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw disney lion head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-lion-head-24.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">3.</span> How to Draw Disney Dogs</h2><h3>How to Draw a Disney Dog's Body</h3><p>The structure of a dog is rather similar to the cat's, except the legs are longer, making the body more compact and less elongated in look.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="disney dog body proportions" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-body-1.png"></figure><p>The form follows the structure—the legs are slimmer, and the torso looks narrow.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw disney dogs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-body-2.png"></figure><p>Of course, dogs come in all shapes and sizes—you need to take the characteristic features of the breed into account to draw your Disney dog. With some modifications, you can use the same plan to draw foxes and wolves as well.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw disney foxes wolves" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-body-3.png"></figure><h3>How to Draw a Disney Dog's Paws</h3><p>The paws can be drawn almost exactly like the cat's, with slight modifications: the wrist is higher and more pronounced, and the toes are less round (usually without color separations).<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw disney dog paws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-paws.png"></figure><h3>How to Draw a Disney Dog's Head</h3><p>Dogs usually have longer muzzles than cats, with bigger noses, but the rest of the structure stays very similar. The most pronounced dog feature is the narrow lower jaw with the chin often hidden under the upper part of the muzzle. The corner of the lips can also reach very far.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw disney dog head proportions" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-1.png"></figure><h4>Step 1<br>
</h4><p>As always, start with a sphere for the cranium.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw spherical cranium" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-2.png"></figure><h4>Step 2</h4><p>Add the long ellipsoid for the muzzle. Because the dog muzzle is so long, the whole head should be tilted by default to make the front view clearer.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw dog muzzle" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-3.png"></figure><h4>Step 3</h4><p>Divide the upper half of the cranium into halves.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="mark the forehead" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-4.png"></figure><h4>Step 4</h4><p>Draw the slope of the front of the muzzle.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw the lope of muzzle" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-5.png"></figure><h4>Step 5</h4><p>Draw the big nose.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw the dog nose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-6.png"></figure><h4>Step 6</h4><p>Draw the shape of the forehead.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw the shape of forehead" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-7.png"></figure><h4>Step 7</h4><p>Finish the shape of the nose.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="finish dog nose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-8.png"></figure><h4>Step 8</h4><p>Draw a line close to the middle of the cranium. This will define the location of the outer corner of the eye.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw corner of eyes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-9.png"></figure><h4>Step 9</h4><p>Draw the eye sockets almost reaching the top of the head.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw big dog eye sockets" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-10.png"></figure><h4>Step 10</h4><p>Draw the big eyeballs.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw big dog eyeballs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-11.png"></figure><h4>Step 11</h4><p>Draw the eyelids to define the shape of the eye.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw upper dog eyelids" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-12.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw lower dog eyelids" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-13.png"></figure><h4>Step 12</h4><p>Draw the iris and pupil. Because dogs usually have dark eyes, you can make the whole eye black.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw dog eyes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-14.png"></figure><h4>Step 13</h4><p>Add the eyebrows.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw dog eyebrows" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-15.png"></figure><h4>Step 14</h4><p>Draw the small chin.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw dog chin" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-16.png"></figure><h4>Step 15</h4><p>Draw the mouth.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw dog mouth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-17.png"></figure><h4>Step 16</h4><p>Add the cheeks.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw dog cheeks" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-18.png"></figure><h4>Step 17</h4><p>Outline the lower jaw.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw dog lower jaw" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-19.png"></figure><h4>Step 18</h4><p>Add the ears.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw dog ears" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-20.png"></figure><h4>Step 19</h4><p>Add the neck.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw dog neck" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-21.png"></figure><h4>Step 20</h4><p>Draw the final lines. Don't forget to darken the nose!<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw disney dog head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-dogs-head-22.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">4.</span> How to Draw Disney Horses</h2><h3>How to Draw a Disney Horse's Body</h3><p>Although horses look very different from cats and dogs, this huge difference is superficial. If you look at the structure, the "skeleton" is the same—only the proportions change. Horses walk on the tips of their toes, and their "forearms" and "feet" are long. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="disney horse body proportions" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-body-1.png"></figure><p>Disney horses look more or less realistic depending on the style. The stylization is usually based on making the legs very slim and indented, and the chest wide. The head can be kept straight like a human one.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw a disney horse" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-body-2.png"></figure><h3>How to Draw Disney Hooves<br>
</h3><h4>Step 1<br>
</h4><p>Start with a simple curve of the leg. It should bend towards the front.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw rhythm of legs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-hooves-1.png"></figure><h4>Step 2</h4><p>Draw the bottom of the hoof. It has a horseshoe shape.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw bottom of hooves" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-hooves-2.png"></figure><h4>Step 3</h4><p>Draw the joint over the hoof. Horse legs are very bony, so this joint shouldn't be too round.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw hoof joint" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-hooves-3.png"></figure><h4>Step 4</h4><p>Draw domes over the bottom of the hoof.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw dome of hoof" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-hooves-4.png"></figure><h4>Step 5</h4><p>Draw a line along the front of the leg, defining its 3D form.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw front of hoof" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-hooves-5.png"></figure><h4>Step 6</h4><p>Outline the back.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw back of hoof" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-hooves-6.png"></figure><h4>Step 7</h4><p>Cut the actual hoof from the rest of the leg.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw actual hooves" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-hooves-7.png"></figure><h4>Step 8</h4><p>Finish the drawing.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinsey horse hooves" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-hooves-8.png"></figure><h3>How to Draw a Disney Horse's Head</h3><p>Horse heads in Disney style are very diverse—because a horse head is so characteristic, it can be modified heavily without losing the crucial resemblance. The most important thing here is the distance between the cranium and the muzzle's ellipsoid. The forehead should also be longer than the cranium suggests, and the cheeks can help create the outline of the lower jaw. The mouth should be rather small, confined within the muzzle.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="dinsey horses head proportions" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-1.png"></figure><h4>Step 1</h4><p>As always, start with the cranium.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw spherical cranium" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-2.png"></figure><h4>Step 2<br>
</h4><p>Draw the muzzle. You can draw it as an elongated "6" to control the distance from the cranium.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse muzzle" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-3.png"></figure><h4>Step 3</h4><p>Draw a line between the muzzle and the cranium.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse head shape" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-4.png"></figure><h4>Step 4</h4><p>Divide the upper half of the cranium into halves.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="mark forehead line" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-5.png"></figure><h4>Step 5</h4><p>Divide both halves into halves again.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw moreguide lines" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-6.png"></figure><h4>Step 6</h4><p>Draw the eye socket.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse eye socket" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-7.png"></figure><h4>Step 7</h4><p>Place the eyeballs inside.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse eyeballs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-8.png"></figure><h4>Step 8</h4><p>Add the iris with the pupil.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse eyes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-9.png"></figure><h4>Step 9</h4><p>Add the eyelids.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse eyeldis" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-10.png"></figure><h4>Step 10</h4><p>Draw the elongated forehead.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse forehead" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-11.png"></figure><h4>Step 11</h4><p>Add the cheeks.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse cheeks" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-12.png"></figure><h4>Step 12</h4><p>Outline the lower jaw and the cheeks.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse back of head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-13.png"></figure><h4>Step 13</h4><p>Draw the flat surface on top of the muzzle and nose.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse nasal bridge" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-14.png"></figure><h4>Step 14</h4><p>Finish this flat surface with a blunt arrowhead.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse nose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-15%5D.png"></figure><h4>Step 15</h4><p>Draw the big nostrils.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse nostrils" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-16.png"></figure><h4>Step 16</h4><p>Draw the mouth and the thick lips.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse mouth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-17.png"></figure><h4>Step 17</h4><p>Draw the neck.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse neck" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-18.png"></figure><h4>Step 18</h4><p>Draw the base of the ears.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse base of ears" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-19.png"></figure><h4>Step 19</h4><p>Draw the ears.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw horse ears" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-20.png"></figure><h4>Step 20</h4><p>Draw the final lines.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw disney horse head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31651/image/how-to-draw-disney-animals-horses-head-21.png"></figure><h2>Good Job!</h2><p>Now you know how to draw all the Disney animal characters you need—the real ones and your imaginary ones. 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</ul><h2>What You Will Need</h2><p>In order to
complete this project, you’ll need the following equipment:</p><ul>
<li>an HB graphite
pencil</li>
<li>a 3B graphite
pencil</li>
<li>an eraser</li>
<li>drawing paper</li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="The art supplies for this project" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/drawing-camel-art-supplies.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/drawing-camel-art-supplies.jpg"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">1.</span> How
to Draw the Dromedary Camel</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>The dromedary,
also known as the Arabian camel, inhabits the Middle East and the Horn of
Africa. </p><p>Dromedaries have
only one hump, but they do employ it to great effect; their humps store up to
80 pounds of fat, which a camel can break down into water and energy when
sustenance is scarce. Humps give camels their legendary ability to travel up to
100 desert miles without water.</p><p>We’ll depict the dromedary camel in a side view. With the <strong>HB</strong> graphite pencil, I outline a rough
shape of the head; it resembles a triangle with smoothed angles.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Outlining the shape of the head " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/1-1-drawing-camel-dromedary-outlining-the-head.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/1-1-drawing-camel-dromedary-outlining-the-head.jpg"></figure><p>I also add the
shapes of the ear and the eye.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the shapes of the ear and eye" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/1-2-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-ear-and-eye.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>I draw a curved
line for the camel’s neck, marking its general direction. Please be sure to
leave enough space for the rest of the body on the sheet of paper.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding the line of the neck " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/2-1-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-line-of-the-neck.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/2-1-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-line-of-the-neck.jpg"></figure><p>Then I add an oblong
shape for the camel’s body.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the body shape " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/2-2-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-shape-of-the-body.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/2-2-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-shape-of-the-body.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Let’s draw the
framework of the long legs, adding one segment at a time. First, I outline the
upper parts of the limbs; they are divided into portions to make the task
easier.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Constructing the legs by parts " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/3-1-drawing-camel-dromedary-starting-the-framework-of-limbs.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/3-1-drawing-camel-dromedary-starting-the-framework-of-limbs.jpg"></figure><p>I present the
joints as circles—the simpler, the better.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding the circles for joints " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/3-2-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-joints.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/3-2-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-joints.jpg"></figure><p>I add the lower
parts of the limbs; they are more slender compared to the upper ones.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding the next parts of the limbs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/3-3-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-lower-parts-of-limbs.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/3-3-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-lower-parts-of-limbs.jpg"></figure><p>I complete the
framework with the rough shapes of the feet.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding the shapes of feet" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/3-4-drawing-camel-dromedary-completing-the-framework.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/3-4-drawing-camel-dromedary-completing-the-framework.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>I refine the neck,
giving it some thickness with a contour.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the neck " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/4-drawing-camel-dromedary-refining-the-neck.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/4-drawing-camel-dromedary-refining-the-neck.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>I add a sketchy shape
of the hump to the camel’s back.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the hump " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/5-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-hump.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/5-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-hump.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Now I draw the
line of its tail; camels have relatively short tails.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding the line of the tail " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/6-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-tail.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/6-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-the-tail.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Let’s work on the
facial features of our camel—and explore why they are perfectly suited to the
desert environment.</p><p>Although camels
have relatively small heads, their eyes are large and prominent. They enable
the animal to see for long distances. </p><p>A protruding ridge
of bone and bushy eyebrows protect the eyes from the hot sun. There are also two
sets of long eyelashes in addition to a third thin 'eyelid'; together, they serve
as a defense from the sand. </p><p>I draw the eye,
making it as contrasting and expressive as possible (don’t forget about the
highlight), and the ear. The ears are quite small, almost indiscernible from a
distance.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the eye and refining the ear " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/7-1-drawing-camel-dromedary-drawing-the-eye.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/7-1-drawing-camel-dromedary-drawing-the-eye.jpg"></figure><p>Camels have
nostrils lined with hairs that stop any sand from entering the nose. What's
more, they can shut their nostrils at will! </p><p>Their lips are
thick and protruding;
the upper lip is split into
two sections that move independently. It’s another form of adaptation—thick,
rubbery lips allow them to eat prickly desert plants without feeling pain. In fact,
most of the water that camels take in comes from grazing on the thorny bushes that grow in a desert.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Refining the snout " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/7-2-drawing-camel-dromedary-refining-the-head-features.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/7-2-drawing-camel-dromedary-refining-the-head-features.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>I refine the
contour of the camel’s back, erasing the unnecessary lines. I add some new
features of the tail, too—now it is tufted near the end.</p><p>Also, I mark some
skinfolds on the neck to make the sketch more credible.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Changing the contour line in the upper part of the body " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/8-drawing-camel-dromedary-refining-the-upper-part-of-the-body.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/8-drawing-camel-dromedary-refining-the-upper-part-of-the-body.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>I refine the upper
parts of the limbs. The dromedary has callosities (thick, hardened skin) on the joints of the legs and
on the chest, upon which it rests in a kneeling position. They enable the
animal to withstand the heat of the desert sand.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Working on the legs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/9-1-drawing-camel-dromedary-refining-theupper-parts-of-limbs.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/9-1-drawing-camel-dromedary-refining-theupper-parts-of-limbs.jpg"></figure><p>Now I refine the
lower parts of the limbs, accenting the elbows and knees. Each foot has broad,
flat, leathery pads with two toes. When a camel places its foot on the ground,
the pads spread so that the foot does not sink in the sand.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Refining the feet " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/9-2-drawing-camel-dromedary-completing-the-shape-of-limbs.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/9-2-drawing-camel-dromedary-completing-the-shape-of-limbs.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 10</h3><p>The outline is
complete, but we can make our drawing more realistic. With the <strong>HB</strong> pencil, I
apply some hatching, accenting the darker areas, such as the core shadows on
the legs and the abdomen.</p><p>The hair is
concentrated on the throat, the shoulders, and the hump; I create an illusion of
this texture with longer or curvy hatches.</p><p>As a finishing
touch, I add a hint at a drop shadow under the animal; it’s also possible to
blend it with a special blending stump, a cotton bud, or just a clean, dry
fingertip.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Applying graphite hatching " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/10-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-graphite-hatching.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/10-drawing-camel-dromedary-adding-graphite-hatching.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 11</h3><p>With the <strong>3B</strong>
pencil, I accentuate the darker areas on the camel’s body and increase the
contrast in general. The drawing of the dromedary camel is complete!</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Completing the drawing " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/11-drawing-camel-dromedary-result.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/11-drawing-camel-dromedary-result.jpg"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">2.</span> How to Draw the
Bactrian Camel</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>In contrast to the
single-humped dromedary camel, the Bactrian camel has two humps on its back.
Its population inhabits Central Asia, including the historical region of
Bactria. </p><p>The Bactrian camel
is also the largest mammal in its native range and is the largest living camel.
Actually, the Arabian and the Bactrian camels share many features, so we can speed
up the drawing process.</p><p>I mark the camel’s
head, and then add the shape of the body nearby. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the head and body shapes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/1-drawing-camel-bactrian-outlining-the-haed-and-body.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/1-drawing-camel-bactrian-outlining-the-haed-and-body.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>I join the head
and body with a line. </p><p>In fact, the silhouette
of the Bactrian camel’s neck is usually slightly different—the curve is more
accentuated, compared to the neck of the dromedary. </p><p>I also mark the
eye and the ear of the camel.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding the line of the neck " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/2-drawing-camel-bactrian-adding-ear-and-eye.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/2-drawing-camel-bactrian-adding-ear-and-eye.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>I add the contour
lines of the neck and the rough shapes of two humps on the back, and mark the tail
line.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Refining the neck and adding the humps " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/3-drawing-camel-bactrian-refining-the-neck-humps.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/3-drawing-camel-bactrian-refining-the-neck-humps.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>I add the
framework of the limbs, just in the same manner as we were drawing the
dromedary camel.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Drawing the framework of limbs " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/4-drawing-camel-bactrian-adding-the-framework-of-feet.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/4-drawing-camel-bactrian-adding-the-framework-of-feet.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>I refine the
contour of the camel’s body, erasing the subsidiary graphite lines. </p><p>The facial
features need some attention, too—let’s draw a happy camel with a hint at a
smile!</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Refining the head and body of the camel " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/5-drawing-camel-bactrian-refining-the-head.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/5-drawing-camel-bactrian-refining-the-head.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>The Bactrian camel
has long, slender legs, but its body forms a stouter, heavier impression than
the body of the dromedary. </p><p>The feet are very
tough—it’s another adaptive feature; these camels are migratory, and their habitat
ranges from rocky mountain massifs to flat desert, stony plains, and sand
dunes. The Bactrians are designed for extreme environments!</p><p>The feet have undivided
soles and two broad toes on each foot.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Working on the feet " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/6-drawing-camel-bactrian-refining-the-limbs.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/6-drawing-camel-bactrian-refining-the-limbs.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>I enhance the
sketch with the <strong>HB</strong> graphite hatching, darkening the sides of the humps and the
underside of the body. The Bactrians have long hair on the neck and throat (a
‘mane’ and ‘beard’). </p><p>The long, wooly
coat protects the Bactrians from extreme cold (as low as −40 °C in winter) and
is shed in warmer months. By the way, the most satisfactory camel fiber is
gathered particularly from the Bactrian camels.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Applying graphite hatching to the drawing " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/7-drawing-camel-bactrian-adding-graphite-hatching.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/7-drawing-camel-bactrian-adding-graphite-hatching.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>With the <strong>3B</strong>
pencil, I increase the contrast in the drawing. I also make subtle changes to the
contour line of the camel’s body, making it more ‘hairy’ to imitate the shorter, slimmer undercoat.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Completing the drawing " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/8-drawing-camel-bactrian-completing.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/877/posts/31597/image/8-drawing-camel-bactrian-completing.jpg"></figure><h2>Your Drawing Are
Complete</h2><p>Congratulations!
You’ve created two beautiful drawings and, hopefully, learned a lot about
camels.</p><p>May your further
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<span class="sectionnum">1.</span> How to Create the Pelican</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>After you've opened your<strong> Adobe Illustrator</strong> and created a new document with <strong>850 px Width</strong> and <strong>Height</strong>, let's start. First, delete the stroke color and set the fill color to <strong>R=247, G=163, B=40</strong>. We'll create the beak. Hit the <strong>Ellipse Tool (L)</strong> and draw a small vertical ellipse. <br></p><p>Hit the <strong>Direct Selection Tool (A),</strong> select its left anchor point, and move it to the left using the <strong>Left Arrow </strong>on your keyboard. Keep moving it until it starts to look like the beak of a pelican.<br></p><p>Again, using the <strong>Direct Selection Tool (A)</strong>, select its right anchor point and move it to the right using the <strong>Right Arrow </strong>on your keyboard. But make sure to move it not too far. Set it aside as it's the first upper part of the beak. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the upper part of the beak" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/1_1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2<br>
</h3><p>Let's create the second, bottom part of the beak. Using the <strong>Ellipse Tool (L)</strong>, create a long horizontal ellipse with the fill color <strong>R=224, G=139, B=25.</strong></p><p>While keeping it selected, go to <strong>Effect &gt; Warp &gt; Arc Lower</strong> and enter the options shown below in the new dialogue window that will pop up. </p><ul>
<li>
<strong>Bend</strong>: 50%</li>
<li>
<strong>Horizontal Distortion</strong>: 0%</li>
<li>
<strong>Vertical Distortion</strong>: 0%</li>
</ul><p>Then, press <strong>OK</strong>. Very important: expand the shape (<strong>Object &gt; Expand Appearance</strong>). If you don't, and you decide to rotate the shape, it will turn into a weird, unexpected shape. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the bottom part of the beak" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/1_2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Put the two beak parts together: the first one over the second. <br></p><p>To add the head, create an ellipse (<strong>R=247, G=228, B=203</strong>) using the <strong>Ellipse Tool (L)</strong>. Make sure the head stays behind the first part of the beak and in front of the second. <br></p><p>Finally, add the eye. As the eye has to be an even circle, hold the <strong>Shift </strong>key while creating the ellipse. The fill color for the eye is <strong>R=124, G=71, B=50</strong>, and now we need the stroke color at <strong>R=247, G=228, B=203.</strong></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the head and eye" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/1_3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4<br>
</h3><p>Now we are going to create the neck. Delete the fill color and set the stroke color to the same fill color as you had for the eye. Then, go to the <strong>Stroke </strong>panel (<strong>Window &gt; Stroke</strong>) and increase the stroke <strong>Weight</strong>. It depends on the size of your pelican, so you need to adjust it by yourself. Be sure to check <strong>Round Cap</strong>.<br></p><p>Grab the <strong>Line Segment Tool (/)</strong> and draw a long line that comes from the head of the pelican. Notice that the line is rotated a bit to the right, so you need to drag it a little bit diagonally.<br></p><p>While keeping the neck selected, go to <strong>Effect &gt; Distort &amp; Transform &gt; Twist</strong>. Set the <strong>Twist Angle</strong> to <strong>70°</strong>. Press <strong>OK</strong>. Expand the shape (<strong>Object &gt; Expand Appearance</strong>). <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the neck" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/1_4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5<br>
</h3><p>Let's create the body for our pelican. First, draw a horizontal ellipse using the same fill color as the head. To take the fill color from the head, use the <strong>Eyedropper Tool (I)</strong>: simply select the ellipse you created for the body and then, using the <strong>Eyedropper Tool (I)</strong>, click on the head. <br></p><p>While keeping the body selected, go to<strong> Effect &gt; Warp &gt; Arc Upper</strong>. Enter the options you see below:</p><ul>
<li>
<strong>Bend</strong>: 30%</li>
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<strong>Horizontal Distortion</strong>: 40%</li>
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<strong>Vertical Distortion</strong>: 0%</li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the body" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/1_5.png"></figure><h3>Step 6<br>
</h3><p>The last thing we need to create for the pelican is his tail. Draw a tiny ellipse, and using the <strong>Anchor Point Tool (Shift-C)</strong>, click on its right anchor point, which will become sharp. <br></p><p>While keeping the body selected, go to <strong>Effect &gt; Warp &gt; Arc</strong>. Enter the options you see below. Then expand the shape. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the tail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/1_6.png"></figure><h3>Step 7<br>
</h3><p>Place the tail where it should be. <br></p><p>Create a copy of the tail and place it close to the first one. The pelican is ready! <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to place the tail on the body" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/1_7.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">2.</span> How to Create the Background</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Grab the <strong>Rectangle Tool (M)</strong> and click on your artboard. In the new dialogue window, enter <strong>850 px Width</strong> and <strong>Height</strong>, and press <strong>OK</strong>. Change the fill color to <strong>R=51, G=65, B=84.</strong> This will be our background. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the background" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/2_1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2 <br>
</h3><p>Place the pelican on the background. It is better to group the pelican (<strong>right-click &gt; Group</strong>) in order to move it more easily. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to place the pelican on the background" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/2_2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Change the fill color to <strong>R=31, G=45, B=61 </strong>and draw a circle. Remember to hold the <strong>Shift</strong> button while creating it.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="continue creating the background" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/2_3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4<br>
</h3><p>In this step, we are going to create the waves. Delete the fill color and set the stroke color to something light—it doesn't matter.<strong> </strong>Make sure that <strong>Round Cap</strong> is checked on the <strong>Stroke</strong> panel. <br></p><p>Take the<strong> Arc Tool</strong> and draw an arc while holding the <strong>Shift </strong>button in order to have an even arc. <br></p><p>Again, while holding the <strong>Shift </strong>button, rotate the arc<strong> 45 degrees</strong>. The <strong>Shift </strong>button helps to rotate it by exactly <strong>45 degrees</strong>. <br></p><p>Now comes the very precise work. Zoom in on your arc and, while holding the <strong>Shift </strong>and <strong>Alt </strong>keys, move this arc to the right. While moving, you will see that the <strong>Alt </strong>key created a copy of the arc, and the <strong>Shift </strong>key helps to move it straight. Be sure you moved the new copy close so the two arcs are connected. If you see that the arcs are not connected, you shouldn't adjust the copy by trying to connect two arcs—just delete the copy and create a new one. I'll explain why later on.<br></p><p>So now you have two arcs connected to each other. After that, press <strong>Control-D</strong> a few times until you have a line of arcs. As the <strong>Control-D</strong> combination repeats your last movement, your last movement should be creating a copy of the arc and not adjusting this copy trying to connect them. <br></p><p>Select the line from arc and go to <strong>Object &gt; Path &gt; Joint.</strong> All your arcs should be connected now.<br></p><p>We have still not completed the waves, as the line of arcs will be used as a cutter later on. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the waves" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/2_4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5<br>
</h3><p>Select the dark blue circle behind the pelican, and create a copy in front (<strong>Control-C, Control-F</strong>). Cut the copy off (<strong>Control-X</strong>) and place it in front of the pelican (<strong>Control-F</strong>). Change the fill color of the circle to <strong>R=97, G=182, B=219.</strong></p><p>Put the line made of arcs on the light blue circle. Be sure the arcs are behind the boundaries of the circle on both ends.<br></p><p>While keeping the light blue circle and the arcs selected, press the <strong>Divide </strong>button on the <strong>Pathfinder </strong>panel (<strong>Window &gt; Pathfinder</strong>). Your line should disappear, but the light blue circle should now include two parts. <strong>Ungroup </strong>the light blue circle (<strong>right-click &gt; Ungroup</strong>) and delete the upper part. The bottom part of it is the water. And that's actually it! <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="continue creating the waves" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/2_5.png"></figure><h2>Awesome Work, You're Done!<br>
</h2><p>I hope you enjoyed going through this tutorial with me. Make sure to leave your results in the comments section below as it is interesting for me to see your creations. See you next time! <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="final" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31517/image/final.png"></figure><p>And if you are here because you like birds, please check these tutorials that show you how to create birds:<br></p>
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</ul>2018-09-06T09:00:00.000Z2018-09-06T09:00:00.000ZNataliya Dolotkotag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-31567Quick Tip: How to Create a Cute Welsh Corgi in Adobe Illustrator<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/final_image/final.png" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p>In this tutorial we will create a cute Welsh corgi using line art. While creating this illustration, you have two options: you can draw a line with the Pencil Tool, or by using the Arc Tool and then creating the desired curve from it. After that, we will color the illustration, and that's actually it. You'll learn how to move the anchor points and handles in order to achieve the result you want. </p><p>If you don't know what a <a href="https://photodune.net/search/%20welsh%20corgi" rel="external" target="_blank">Welsh corgi</a> looks like, you can take a look at <a href="https://photodune.net/" rel="external" target="_blank">PhotoDune</a>. <br></p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">1.</span> How to Create the Outline of the Body</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Create a new document, and let's start to draw. Actually, we are going to draw just one half of the body, and then we'll create a reflection to get the other half. </p><p>We are starting with the ear. Delete the fill color and set the stroke color to <strong>R=142, G=93, B=60</strong>. Go to the <strong>Stroke </strong>panel (<strong>Window &gt; Stroke</strong>) and increase the stroke <strong>Weight </strong>to <strong>3 pt</strong>. Make sure to check <strong>Round Cap</strong> while you're there. </p><p>Take the <strong>Arc Tool </strong>and click on your artboard. In the new dialogue window (<strong>Arc Segment Tool Options</strong>), be sure to check <strong>Type: Open, Slope 30</strong>. The <strong>Fill Arc</strong> should be empty, and the <strong>Length </strong>and <strong>Base Along</strong> don't matter. After you've checked everything you need, press <strong>OK</strong>. <br></p><p>Rotate the arc so it will lie horizontally. To rotate it evenly, hold the <strong>Shift </strong>button while rotating, as this key will help you rotate it exactly <strong>45 degrees</strong>. <br></p><p>After that, while keeping the arc selected, go to <strong>Effect &gt; Warp &gt; Arc</strong>. In the new dialogue window, enter the options you see below and press <strong>OK</strong>. Expand this shape (<strong>Object &gt; Expand Appearance</strong>). <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the ear" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/1_1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2<br>
</h3><p>Now we will continue to create the ear. </p><p>Rotate the shape you just created vertically. Using the <strong>Arc Tool</strong>, add one more arc so that the two arcs will be connected on top. </p><p>Make a copy of the two arcs, shrink it down, and place it under the previous one. Take the <strong>Pencil Tool (N)</strong> and add the funny fur on the puppy's ear. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the ear and fur" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/1_2.png"></figure><p>Zoom in and check if the arcs are connected. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="checking for connection" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/1_2a.png"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Using the <strong>Arc Tool</strong>, add a new curve. Actually, you have two options here: you can use the <strong>Arc Tool </strong>as I described, or you can use the <strong>Pencil Tool (N)</strong> to draw all the lines. </p><p>I think that drawing with the <strong>Pencil Tool (N)</strong> could be more satisfying, but first let's set things up to help you to draw smooth lines. So <strong>double-click</strong> on the <strong>Pencil Tool (N)</strong>, and enter the options you see below. Notice in the <strong>Fidelity </strong>section that the closer your slider is to <strong>Smooth</strong>, the smoother your lines will look, even if your hand is shaky. <br></p><p>After you've added the first arc under the ear, let's draw the fur. </p><p>Finally, add the second long line. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw the left part of the head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/1_3.png"></figure><p>The <strong>Pencil Tool </strong><strong>Options window:</strong></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Pencil Tool Options window" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/1_3a.png"></figure><h3>Step 4<br>
</h3><p>Now let's create the leg. Start by creating a curve. You can use the <strong>Arc Tool:</strong> create a simple curve and then stretch the handles and move the anchor points to achieve the result you want. In this case, your line should look like the one in the image below. Or you can use the <strong>Pencil Tool (N)</strong> and draw the line you want. <br></p><p>Then add another line like the one you see below, which is the paw of the hind leg. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw the left hind leg" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/1_4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5<br>
</h3><p>Now we're going to create the front leg. First, draw a line. Then add the fur. Draw a line again, going down. After that, draw the front paw. And finally, the line should be going up. The front leg is finished. <br></p><p>And the left part of the puppy is finished! <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw the left front leg" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/1_5.png"></figure><h3>Step 6<br>
</h3><p>To finish off our Welsh corgi, we'll create a reflection of the left part in order to get the right part. For your convenience, it is better to group the whole left part:<strong> right-click &gt; Group</strong>. <br></p><p>While keeping it selected, hit the <strong>Reflect Tool (O)</strong> and press the <strong>Enter </strong>key on your keyboard. In the new dialogue window, enter <strong>Axis Vertical, Angle 90 degrees</strong>, and hit <strong>Copy</strong>. Move the reflection to the right. <br></p><p>You'll have some gaps between the two parts. Add some lines and fur between them. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the vertical reflection" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/1_6.png"></figure><h3>Step 7<br>
</h3><p>And lastly, the tail. Start with a curve that goes diagonally upwards, and then use the <strong>Pencil Tool (N)</strong> to add some scallops. And the body outline is finished!<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw the tail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/1_7.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">2.</span> How to Create the Face</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>On the <strong>Tools </strong>panel (<strong>Window &gt; Tools</strong>), press the <strong>Swap Fill and Stroke (Shift-X)</strong> button, and the stroke color you had before will turn into the fill color. Using the <strong>Ellipse Tool (L) </strong>and while holding down the <strong>Shift </strong>button, create a circle. Add a tiny white circle as a highlight. You just created the first eye. <br></p><p>To get the second eye, press down two buttons at the same time (<strong>Shift </strong>and <strong>Alt</strong>) and move the first eye to the right. You'll notice that you created a new eye that is perfectly aligned. That's exactly what we need. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw the eyes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/2_1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2 <br>
</h3><p>Make sure that you have the brown fill color, and hit the <strong>Rounded Rectangle Tool</strong>. Now, draw a small, horizontal rounded rectangle. Add a white ellipse for the highlight. <br></p><p>After that, create an even smaller brown rectangle under the first one, which should now be vertical. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw the nose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/2_2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Make sure you have the brown stroke color and no fill color. Create an ellipse, take the <strong>Scissors Tool (C)</strong>, and click on the places marked below. By doing this, you'll cut off the upper, unnecessary part. Now delete this upper part. <br></p><p>Then, create a vertical reflection of this curve using the<strong> Reflect Tool (O),</strong> just as we created the right part of the body outline.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw the mouth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/2_3.png"></figure><p>Take these curves and place them under the puppy's nose. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to place the mouth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/2_3a.png"></figure><h3>Step 4<br>
</h3><p>Now we need to create a very curvy arc. If you feel confident, go ahead and draw this shape using the <strong>Pencil Tool (N).</strong> <br></p><p>If not, then create an ellipse, and cut off the upper part just as we did before for the mouth. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw the open mouth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/2_4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Place this very curvy arc as shown below. <br></p><p>Create a copy of it behind (<strong>Control-C, Control-B</strong>), and move it down a little. <br></p><p>Finally, shrink it down vertically.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw the open mouth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/2_5.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">3.</span> How to Color the Puppy</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>First, group the body outline of the puppy (<strong>right-click &gt; Group</strong>). And separately group the face. <br></p><p>Then, delete the stroke color and set the fill color to <strong>R=255, G=249, B=222</strong>. Using the <strong>Rectangle Tool (M)</strong>, draw a rectangle that covers the entire puppy. Place this rectangle under the dog (<strong>Control-X, Control-B</strong>). <br></p><p>Now be careful: select the grouped body outline and create a copy behind (<strong>Control-C, Control-B</strong>). Don't take off the selection and go to <strong>Object &gt; Expand..., OK</strong>. While making sure that the body outline is still selected, holding the <strong>Shift </strong>button, click on the light colored rectangle. Then, in the <strong>Pathfinder</strong> panel (<strong>Window &gt; Pathfinder</strong>), press the <strong>Divide</strong> button. Still don't take off the selection, but <strong>right-click &gt; Ungroup</strong>. Delete this part of the light peach rectangle which lies over the dog, as we don't need it anymore. Notice that your puppy has color now! <br></p><p>Select the puppy's face and place it in front of everything (<strong>Control-X, Control-F</strong>). <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to color the body" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/3_1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2 <br>
</h3><p>The Welsh corgi breed has specific peach/orange spots on the fur, so let's recreate them. For your convenience, or if you would like to, you can transfer the body outline to a higher layer. For this, create a new layer by pressing the<strong> Create New Layer</strong> button on the <strong>Layers </strong>panel (<strong>Window &gt; Layers</strong>). Select the body outline as well as the face and cut it off (<strong>Control-X</strong>). Then select this higher layer and place the body outline there (<strong>Control-F</strong>). Lock the layer so you won't move the body outline accidentally. <br></p><p>Go to the lower layer where we have the puppy's color. Take the <strong>Blob Brush Tool (Shift-B)</strong> and set the fill color to <strong>R=249, G=191, B=140</strong>. Make a bigger zoom and start to make the spots that we were talking about. Draw them just on the left side of the puppy. <br></p><p>After you have finished, make a vertical reflection of the spots to get them on the right side of the puppy. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to color the welsh corgi stains" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/3_2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>In order to make it look more like fur, decrease the <strong>Blob Brush Tool (Shift-B)</strong> <strong>Weight </strong>by pressing the <strong>[ </strong>button a few times. Then draw tiny pieces of fur as in the image below. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw the fur" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/3_3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4<br>
</h3><p>Finally, change the fill color to <strong>R=249, G=162, B=145</strong> and color in the ears and mouth. What a cute puppy! <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to color the ears and mouth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/3_4.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">4.</span> How to Create the Background</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Take the <strong>Rectangle Tool (M)</strong> and click on your artboard. In the new dialogue window, enter <strong>Width </strong>and <strong>Height 850 px</strong> and press <strong>OK</strong>. A big square will appear on your artboard, which is going to be the background. Make sure the background stays behind the puppy but in the middle of your artboard and has fill color <strong>R=253, G=231, B=192</strong>. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the background" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/4_1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2 <br>
</h3><p>Add a darker background ellipse (<strong>R=247, G=217, B=169</strong>) behind the Welsh corgi and in front of the background as the shadow.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the shadow" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/4_2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>And for the final touch: add a few tiny circles (fill color <strong>R=255, G=249, B=222</strong>) around the puppy. And our illustration is done!<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to create the sparkles " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/4_3.png"></figure><h2>Conclusion<br>
</h2><p>Great job! I am so proud that you went through this tutorial with me. You've learned how to create an illustration using line art. I hope you enjoyed going through this tutorial and learned a bunch of new things. Feel free to share your final image in the comments section below. See you next time! <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="final" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/31567/image/final.png"></figure>
<p>If you like to create animals in Adobe Illustrator, feel free to check my other tutorials about animals:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Llama Illustration in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Nataliya Dolotko</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-frog-princess-illustration-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-30341"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/30341/preview_image/preview.png"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Valentine's Day</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Frog Princess Illustration in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Nataliya Dolotko</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-cartoon-polar-bear-portrait-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-29958"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/29958/preview_image/preview.png"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Winter</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Cartoon Polar Bear Portrait in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Nataliya Dolotko</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-polar-bear-illustration-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-29845"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/29845/preview_image/preview.png"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Animals</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Polar Bear Illustration in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Nataliya Dolotko</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-the-10-pug-icons-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-29412"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/29412/preview_image/preview.png"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Animals</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create 10 Mini Pug Illustrations in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Nataliya Dolotko</div></a></li>
</ul>2018-08-21T13:00:00.000Z2018-08-21T13:00:00.000ZNataliya Dolotkotag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-2365230+ Design & Illustration Tutorials on Tuts+ for Creative Cat Lovers<p>It's long been established that the human race is run by furry overlords known as "cats". I myself am a slave to two adorable, yet dominant felines who have manipulated my behaviour to overly share their images on social media and make them subjects of many vectors.</p><p>For International Cat Day, we at Envato Tuts+ would like to celebrate the awesomeness of cats with a roundup of our favourite tutorials in the Design &amp; Illustration section featuring our feline friends. In addition, our community has shared their own creations for you to check out!</p><h2>Vector Tutorials for the Feline Fanatic</h2><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Quick Tip: How to Make Longcat Truly Infinitely Long in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sharon Milne</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/create-an-innocent-fluffy-kitten-with-basic-shapes-in-adobe-illustrator--vector-12864"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/30/posts/17197/preview_image/cat.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Illustration</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Create an Innocent Fluffy Kitten With Basic Shapes in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-how-to-create-a-simple-paw-print-scatter-brush-in-adobe-illustrator--vector-6146"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cdn.tutsplus.com/vector/uploads/legacy/qt/2012_QT/qt_108_paw_brush/preview.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Tools &amp; Tips</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Quick Tip: How to Create a Simple Paw Print Scatter Brush in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sharon Milne</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/play-with-blends-and-image-trace-to-create-a-simple-cat-scene-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-22547"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/33/posts/22547/preview_image/Cattttttt.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Halloween</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Play With Blends and Image Trace to Create a Simple Cat Scene in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sharon Milne</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Create a Slam Dunk Cat With Textured Background in Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Masha Goubar</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Create a Large Face, Cat Illustration from Stock in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sharon Milne</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/using-a-stock-base-to-create-a-playful-cat-illustration--vector-8282"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cdn.tutsplus.com/vector/authors/sharon-milne/sharon_promo_harley_preview.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Promotion</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Using a Stock Base to Create a Playful Cat Illustration</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sharon Milne</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Create a Fluffy Halloween Cat using the Paintbrush Tool and Gradients</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sharon Milne</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Creating an Adorable Strawberry Tiger in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Asher Benson</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Create an Illustrative Logo From a Photograph</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Cheryl Graham</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Sleeping Cat on a Pile of Books and Indoor Plants in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Nataliya Dolotko</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Maneki Neko Lucky Charm in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Yulia Sokolova</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">New Course: Vector Silhouettes for Beginners</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Andrew Blackman</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">New Course: Vector Pet Portraits (Featuring Cats!)</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Andrew Blackman</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Set of Flat Animal Icons in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Yulia Sokolova</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-cheshire-cat-inspired-text-effect--cms-30964"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/115/posts/30964/preview_image/diana_cheshire_cat_text_effect_preview1b-min.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Vector</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Furry Cheshire Cat Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Diana Toma</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-soft-furry-kitten-in-adobe-illustrator--cms-28484"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/33/posts/28484/preview_image/softkittypreview.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Animals</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Soft, Furry Kitten in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Sharon Milne</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Cute Cat Character in Adobe Illustrator</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Andrei Marius</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Paint a Dapper Victorian Cat in Adobe Photoshop</div>
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<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Create a Surreal Underwater Scene With Adobe Photoshop</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Jenny Le</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__author">Jenny Le</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Draw Animals: Cats and Their Anatomy</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Realism, Photorealism, and Style in Drawing</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Draw a Roaring Lion Step by Step</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Use Gestures to Draw Creatures From Imagination</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
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<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Draw a Cheetah</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-draw-a-tiger--cms-30515"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/30515/preview_image/how-to-draw-tiger-preview2.png"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Animals</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Draw a Tiger</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
</ul><p>Now, I did notice something when I was putting together this list. <a href="https://tutsplus.com/authors/monika-zagrobelna" target="_self">Monika Zagrobelna</a> and <a href="https://tutsplus.com/authors/sharon-milne" target="_self">I</a> appear to be the perpetrators of around 80% of cat education on Tuts+ in the Design &amp; Illustration section. Hmmm, let's side-step that for now. </p><h2>Submit to Our Feline Overlords!</h2><p>An article on cat tutorials could not be complete without showing off the art work our community has created. So here's some awesome work from some of our readers. Thank you to everyone who sent me work to show off for this article!</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Artwork by Corine G" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/33/posts/23652/image/chat.jpg"><figcaption>Artwork by Corine G. You can find her on <a href="http://springda.deviantart.com/" target="_self">deviantART</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/latelierdespring" target="_self">Facebook</a>.</figcaption></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Artwork by Jude Potts" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/33/posts/23652/image/Ginger.jpg"><figcaption>Artwork by Jude Potts. You can find him on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creative-Skills/87104373580" target="_self">Facebook</a> and his <a href="http://www.creativeskills.co.nz/" target="_self">website</a>.</figcaption></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Artwork by Kenny Kiernan" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/33/posts/23652/image/kenny.jpg"><figcaption>Artwork by Kenny Kiernan. You can find him on <a href="http://twitter.com/artbykennyk" target="_self">Twitter</a> and his <a href="http://www.KennyK.com" target="_self">website</a>.</figcaption></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Artwork by Olga Latif" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/33/posts/23652/image/olga.jpg"><figcaption>Artwork by Olga Latif. You can find her on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LatifOlga" target="_self">Facebook</a> and her <a href="http://www.olgalatif.com" target="_self">website</a>.</figcaption></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Artwork by Monika Zagrobelna" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/33/posts/23652/image/whatmouse.jpg"><figcaption>Artwork by Monika Zagrobelna. You can find her on <a href="https://tutsplus.com/authors/monika-zagrobelna" target="_self">Tuts+</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/mzagrobelna" target="_self">Twitter</a> and her <a href="http://mzagrobelna.com/" target="_self">website</a>.</figcaption></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Artwork by Sharon Milne" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/33/posts/23652/image/sam.jpg"><figcaption>Artwork by Sharon Milne (me!). You can find me on <a href="https://tutsplus.com/authors/sharon-milne" target="_self">Tuts+</a>, <a href="https://www.behance.net/ChewedKandi" target="_self">Behance</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/chewedkandi" target="_self">Facebook</a>.</figcaption></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Artwork by Miss Chatz" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/33/posts/23652/image/misschatz.jpg"><figcaption>Artwork by Miss*Chatz. You can find her on <a href="https://tutsplus.com/authors/miss-chatz" target="_self">Tuts+</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MissChatZ" target="_self">Facebook</a> and her <a href="http://www.miss-chatz.com/" target="_self">website</a>.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="post_image"><img alt="Artwork by Asher Benson" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/33/posts/23652/image/catasher.jpg"><figcaption>Artwork by Asher Benson. You can find her on <a href="https://tutsplus.com/authors/asher-benson" target="_self">Tuts+</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VectorArtistAsherBee?ref=hl" target="_self">Facebook</a> and her <a href="http://www.asherbee.com/" target="_self">website</a>.</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Show Us Your Cats!</h2><p>We'd love to see your felines, be it artwork or photographs of your feline friends. Upload them to the comments, and don't forget to leave links to your social media and website for others to check out more of your work.</p>2018-08-08T11:16:41.065Z2018-08-08T11:16:41.065ZSharon Milnetag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-26021How to Create a Still Life Illustration of German Food in Adobe Illustrator<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/final_image/7_5a.png" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p><strong>We're honouring the Germany, their language and their culture this week in celebration of the launch of the </strong><a href="https://elements.envato.com/de/" target="_self"><strong>German version of Envato Elements</strong></a><strong>! </strong><br></p><p>In this tutorial, we will create an illustration with delicious German
food. All the elements of this illustration are simple, made from basic
shapes, which will lead you to quick but awesome results. We’re going
to need the Pen Tool a couple of times, but I promise that it won't be
that hard.</p><p>My family and I lived in Germany for four years, and now that we are in
the USA, we miss some hearty German dishes! <a href="https://market.envato.com" rel="external" target="_blank">Envato Market</a> has a
beautiful collection of these delicious <a href="http://photodune.net/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&amp;term=German+meals&amp;referrer=homepage" rel="external" target="_blank">German meals</a>. Just try
not to run to your refrigerator afterwards, as we still need to finish
this tutorial! Let’s get to it!</p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">1.</span> Create a Shelf, a Tablecloth, and the Background</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>Start by creating a new document (<strong>File &gt; New</strong>) with <strong>600 px</strong> width and
<strong>400 px </strong>height. We will first create a shelf where all the foods will be
displayed. Take the <strong>Rectangle Tool (M)</strong> and create a long, narrow
rectangle. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the shelf" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/1_1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2<br>
</h3><p>Now take the <strong>Pen Tool (P)</strong>. Don't be scared—you will just need to click
your artboard five times with this tool. Place the first dot where the
number 1 is in the image below. Then move on to the second position,
then the third and the fourth. The fifth dot has to be exactly where the
first dot is. Change the fill color as shown in the image below.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the background" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/1_2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Let’s move on to the tablecloth. We will use the <strong>Polygon Tool </strong>to make a
triangle. Take the <strong>Polygon Tool</strong> and click on your artboard. In the new
dialogue window, type <strong>3 Sides</strong> with any <strong>Radius</strong>. Then click <strong>OK</strong>. </p><p>Turn the
triangle upside down: <strong>right-click &gt;Transform &gt; Reflect</strong>. In the new
dialogue window, check <strong>Axis Horizontal</strong> and press <strong>OK</strong>. After that,
stretch the triangle and place it on the shelf. We’re going to turn this
into a Bavarian-themed tablecloth. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the tablecloth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/1_3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4<br>
</h3><p>Select the triangle from the previous step. Now take a look at the <strong>
Appearance</strong> panel. Click on the tiny triangle in the top-right corner and, in the pop-up menu, select <strong>Add New Fill</strong>. </p><p>Now look at the <strong>Swatches</strong>
panel. Go to <strong>Swatches &gt; Patterns &gt; Decorative &gt;
Decorative_Geometric 1</strong> and select the <strong>Diamond Harlequin</strong> pattern for this
new fill. Set the <strong>Opacity</strong> to <strong>Color Burn</strong>. Our Bavarian tablecloth is
ready!</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the pattern of the tablecloth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/1_4.jpg"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">2.</span> Create a Beer Stein</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Draw a rectangle using the <strong>Rectangle Tool (M)</strong>. While keeping it
selected, go to <strong>Effect &gt; Warp &gt; Arc</strong>. In the new dialogue window,
adjust the options as you see in the image below—this is our basic glass
shape.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the glass" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/2_1.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2<br>
</h3><p>Go to <strong>Object &gt; Path &gt; Offset Path</strong>. In the new dialogue window,
make <strong>Offset -12 px</strong>. Make <strong>Joins Miter</strong>, <strong>Miter Limit 4</strong>, and press <strong>OK</strong>.
Change the fill color to what you see below. We just filled it up with
the beer. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the beer" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/2_2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Delete the fill color and set the stroke color. Using the <strong>Ellipse Tool
(L)</strong>, draw an ellipse. Then take the <strong>Direct Selection Tool (A)</strong>, and move
the left anchor to the right. You will get a handle for our beer stein. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the handle of the glass" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/2_3.jpg"></figure><p>Place the handle on the side of the glass. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="placing the handle on the glass" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/2_3a.png"></figure><h3>Step 4<br>
</h3><p>Delete the stroke color and set the fill color. Hit the <strong>Rounded
Rectangle Tool</strong> and draw a long rounded rectangle. While keeping it
selected, hold down the <strong>Alt </strong>and <strong>Shift</strong> keys together, move it to the
right, but not too far. </p><p>Press <strong>Control-D</strong> once more to move this rounded
rectangle again. Go to <strong>Effect &gt; Warp &gt; Arc</strong>, as we need to warp it a
little. In the new dialogue window, adjust the options as you see here:</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="adding some elements to the glass" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/2_4.jpg"></figure><p>Place warped rounded rectangles on the beer stein. Germans call it <em>Maß</em>
or <em>Mass</em> (pronounced [mas]), which is the Bavarian word describing the
amount of beer in a beer mug, which in modern times is exactly 1 liter
(33.8 US fl oz) (from Wikipedia).</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="placing the elements on the glass" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/2_4a.png"></figure><h3>Step 5<br>
</h3><p>Let’s go ahead and place this beer stein on the shelf. It’ll be easier
to draw the foam for our beer since we’ve got a colored background. </p><p>Using the <strong>Ellipse Tool (L)</strong>, hold down the <strong>Shift</strong> key (to draw an even
circle) to draw many small circles representing the beer foam. Once
you’re finished, take the <strong>Rounded Rectangle Tool</strong> and add a tiny, long, rounded rectangle to show overflowing of the beer.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the foam of the beer" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/2_5.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">3.</span> Create a Pretzel</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>I’ve always wondered how to draw a pretzel in a simple way. Different
people have different ways of drawing the pretzel, but I divided the
shape into simple parts, especially for you! So it goes! <br></p><p>First, draw an ellipse with the stroke color from below and no fill
color. Then you need to get a sharp bottom anchor point with the help of
the <strong>Convert Anchor Point Tool (Shift-C)</strong>. <br></p><p>Select the left and right
anchor points using the <strong>Direct Selection Tool (A)</strong> and shift them up. You
should have a upside-down drop shape.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the pretzel" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/3_1.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2 <br>
</h3><p>Keep this drop shape selected, and while holding the <strong>Alt</strong> key, shift it
to the right. You will get two of the same shape. Notice that they still
need to be overlapping. Take the <strong>Arc Tool</strong> to draw a curve. Place it
upside down on the bottom of the two drop shapes. </p><p>Now, check <strong>Round Cap</strong> on the <strong>Stroke</strong> panel. Draw two small lines using the
<strong>Line Segment Tool (\)</strong> on the bottom part. The simple pretzel shape is
ready.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the pretzel 2" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/3_2.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Hold your horses! We need to jazz up our pretzel before we move on.
Let’s sprinkle some salt. Add a few tiny beige rectangles over it. Group
the whole pretzel (<strong>Control-G</strong>). </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the pretzel 3" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/3_3.png"></figure><p>Place it on the shelf. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="placing the pretzel" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/3_3a.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">4.</span> Create a Bavarian Spiral Sausage (Bratwurstschnecke)</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Since it is a spiral sausage, we will use the <strong>Spiral Tool</strong> to draw it. </p><p>First, delete the fill color and set the stroke color you see below.
Then take this tool and click on your artboard. Enter the following
options and click <strong>OK</strong>. Don't forget to check <strong>Round Cap</strong> on the <strong>Stroke</strong>
panel. Rotate this shape and adjust the handles of the anchor points to
achieve the real shape of the bratwurstschnecke (the German name of this
sausage).</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the bavarian spiral sausage" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/4_1.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2 <br>
</h3><p>To hold this sausage together, Germans pierce it with a wooden skewer.
So let’s delete the stroke color and set the fill color. Draw a long, narrow rectangle. Make it narrower at the top: move the top-left anchor
point to the right, and move the top-right anchor point to the left. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the wooden stick" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/4_2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Pierce the sausage with the skewer.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="piercing the spiral sausage" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/4_3.png"></figure><p>And place it on the shelf. Hungry, yet? We’re almost there!</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="placing the bavarian spiral sausage" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/4_3a.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">5.</span> Create the Goose</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Let’s use a beige ellipse for the body of the goose. By moving the
handles of the anchor points, achieve the result you see in the image
below. Notice that the bottom and left anchor points remain intact.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the goose body" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/5_1.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2<br>
</h3><p>Add a small ellipse for the head of the goose. Rotate it a little to the left. </p><p>Here comes the next challenging point of the tutorial—another <strong>Pen Tool
(P)</strong> moment for the goose’s neck because he just can't live without it.
The top of the neck needs to overlap the head, and the bottom of the neck
needs to overlap the body. Notice that when you’re using the <strong>Pen Tool
(P)</strong>, you need to stretch the handles of the anchor points, not just
click on the artboard as you did at the beginning of the tutorial. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the head and neck" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/5_2.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Let's create a beak for our goose. Create an orange ellipse, and then move
the top and bottom anchor points to the left. Move the handles to make
this shape sharper, but not pointy.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the beak" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/5_3.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4<br>
</h3><p>Give the goose a beak. Add a tiny oval for the eye. And of course, brighten up his eyes by adding a white circle.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="placing the beak and creating the eye" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/5_4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5<br>
</h3><p>Make a copy of the beak. We’re going to turn this into a tail. Change
the fill color: using the <strong>Eye Dropper Tool (I)</strong>, take the color from the
body. Place it as the tail of the goose. Let’s make one more copy, but
make it a bit smaller. The tail is now ready. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the tail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/5_5.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6<br>
</h3><p>For the wing, create two ellipses where the wing should be. The first ellipse is
darker (below you can see the fill color) and the second, the top one,
is the same fill color as the body. Our goose is done. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the wing" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/5_6.jpg"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">6.</span> Create the Traditional Bavarian Hat</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Start with a green rectangle and add some warp options that you see in
the image below. Finish off with an ellipse on the top. You don't need
the black stroke on the ellipse—I just marked it to show you where it
should be placed. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the German hat" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/6_1.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2 <br>
</h3><p>To create the brim of the hat, we will use a cutout of an ellipse. Cover
one half of the newly created green ellipse with any colored rectangle.
While keeping both shapes selected, press <strong>Minus Front</strong> on the <strong>Pathfinder</strong>
panel (<strong>Window &gt; Pathfinder</strong>). </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the hat 2" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/6_2.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Combine all the parts belonging to the hat together. <br></p><p>Using the <strong>Arc Tool</strong>,
draw a yellow stroked curve on the hat (without a fill color).</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the hat 3" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/6_3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4<br>
</h3><p>Here we will create a simple feather which we will add as a decoration to our traditional German hat. </p><p>Draw an ellipse with fill color (<strong>R=232, G=216, B=175</strong>) and no stroke
color. Warp it by entering the following options below. Add a long, narrow
ellipse over it (fill color <strong>R=214, G=196, B=150</strong>). Using the <strong>Direct
Selection Tool (A)</strong>, move the left and right anchor points of the new, darker ellipse down. Expand the feather (<strong>Object &gt; Expand Appearance</strong>).
</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the feather" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/6_4.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 5<br>
</h3><p>We want to bend the feather for a natural-looking effect. Group the
whole thing together (<strong>Control-G</strong>) and apply the <strong>Warp Options</strong> you see
below. Expand the feather again (<strong>Object &gt; Expand Appearance</strong>). </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the feather 2" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/6_5.jpg"></figure><p>Place it on the hat but behind the yellow stroke. You can also place the
feather, and then put the yellow stroke over it (<strong>Control-X, Control-F</strong>).
</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="placing the feather " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/6_5a.png"></figure><h3>Step 6<br>
</h3><p>Group the hat together and place it on the head of the goose.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="placing the hat on the goose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/6_6.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">7.</span> Create the Basket</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Draw a rounded rectangle using the <strong>Rounded Rectangle Tool</strong>. Cover the
upper part of it with a rectangle of any fill color. Press <strong>Minus Front</strong>
in <strong>Pathfinder</strong> (<strong>Window &gt; Pathfinder</strong>).</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the basket" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/7_1.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2<br>
</h3><p>Add a long rounded rectangle of a lighter color. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the basket 2" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/7_2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Delete the fill color, match the stroke color and draw a circle for the
handle of the basket. Make the stroke weight very thick on the <strong>Stroke</strong>
panel.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the handle for the basket" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/7_3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4<br>
</h3><p>To show a texture of the basket, we can just draw a few lines over it to show the weaving.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="creating the texture of the basket" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/7_4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5<br>
</h3><p>And place the goose in the basket! </p><p>A little funny story... Once in the middle of the city center in Munich,
I spotted an old man in a traditional <a href="http://photodune.net/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&amp;term=bavarian+traditional+costume+man&amp;referrer=search&amp;sort=&amp;date=&amp;sales=&amp;orientation=&amp;size=" rel="external" target="_blank">German outfit</a>. It was
pretty evident that was his everyday outfit. And there I saw a very big
goose walking near him. It almost looked as though the man had just
descended from the Alps and came to the market to sell his goose as if
it were the Middle Ages! It was quite a strange and funny sight!</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="placing the goose in the basket" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/7_5.png"></figure><h2>Awesome Work, You're Done!<br>
</h2><p>Place the basket with the goose on the shelf. We are done!</p><p>Yay, we did it! Hope you liked this tutorial, and maybe it even sparked some interest in Germany. Keep posting your results and ask me if you have any questions!<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="placing the goose in basket on the shelf" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/127/posts/26021/image/7_5a.png"></figure>2018-08-07T08:20:15.678Z2018-08-07T08:20:15.678ZNataliya Dolotkotag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-27938How to Draw a T-Rex Dinosaur<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/final_image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-final.jpg" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p>We all loved dinosaurs as children, and T-Rex is the favorite of many. This huge, ferocious beast surely captures our imagination! </p><p>In this tutorial I will show you how to draw one, but also more than that—I will teach you how to draw an animal from scratch, using 3D blocks to build a final 3D form of the creature.</p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">1.</span> How to Sketch a Dinosaur Silhouette</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>Draw a shallow arc—this will be the back of our dinosaur.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch dinosaur back" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-1.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-1.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Add the curved neck and the tail (the tail should be longer than the rest of the body).<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch dinosaur neck and tail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-2.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Add a boxy body under the back. It should have a longer front (chest) and a shorter back (hips).<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch dinosaur body" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-3.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Sketch the legs. They're just like our legs, except T-Rex walks on its toes.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch dinosaur legs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-4.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Sketch the width of the feet. This will help you see their position better.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch dinosaur feet" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-5.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Sketch the head. It doesn't need to be detailed—just an egg shape at the end of the neck.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch dinosaur head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-6.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-6.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Sketch the places for the eyes and nostrils to understand the perspective you're creating.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch dinosaur eyes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-7.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-7.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>Now add the shoulders and arms; nothing fancy here.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch dinosaur arms" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-8.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-8.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>Complete the silhouette with the "lower neck" and "lower tail".<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch dinosaur silhouette" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-9.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-1-9.jpg"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">2.</span> How to Draw the T-Rex's Head</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>We have the skeleton of our drawing—we can see exactly where we're going. Now we can add the detailed blocks of the body.</p><p>Start by sketching a cube or a cuboid inside the head of our dino. Its perspective must match the perspective you've sketched before—it can't be random! In other words, the cube should be facing the same way as the dinosaur.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dino head in perspective" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-1.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-1.jpg"><figcaption>If you want to learn how to do it, don't copy my lines, but rather try to understand why I decided to draw them this way.<br></figcaption></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Extend the bottom of the cube to create the length of the muzzle. Cross it with its width. The muzzle of the T-Rex is narrower than the skull.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dino upper jaw" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-2.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-2.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>We're going to create two ellipsoidal domes for the muzzle, but they're seen in perspective, so we need to do it vary carefully. An ellipse in perspective has long, flat arcs in front of the obtuse angles...<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw ellipse in perspective" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-3.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-3.jpg"></figure><p>... and short, convex arcs in front of the acute angles. Remember this rule!<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw ellipsoid in perspective" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-4.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-4.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Use the same rule to create the other ellipses building this "dome".<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="dome in perspective" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-5.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-5.jpg"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="ellipsoid in 3d" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-6.jpg"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dino upper jaw" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-7.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Connect the dome with the rest of the skull. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex skull" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-8.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-8.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Create a smaller version of the same dome in the lower jaw. Relax—you already know how to do it!<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw lower jaw" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-9.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-9.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Finish the lower jaw by creating its wider part first...<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dino jaws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-10.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-10.jpg"></figure><p>... then completing the lines.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex jaws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-11.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>Draw the teeth all around the jaws. They should be slightly uneven and not completely pointed. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex teeth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-12.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-12.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>Finish the head by adding the eye socket with the tiny eye inside, and the jaw muscles.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex eye" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-13.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-2-13.jpg"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">3.</span> How to Draw T-Rex Feet and Claws</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>Feet and hands are made of many small elements allowing for motion. Let's work on them one by one.</p><p>Draw cylinders in the place of the joints: in the ankle and right before the toes.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex feet joints" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-1.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-1.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Connect both cylinders with blocks.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex feet" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-2.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-2.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Draw small domes at the tips of the toes. You don't need to draw them all at once, if they cover each other. Make the middle dome the biggest.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex toes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-3.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-3.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Draw the openings for the claws in the front of each dome.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinosaur claws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-4.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-4.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Draw big, slightly curved claws.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex claws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-5.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>To finish the toes, connect the domes with the cylinders with a path of "plates".<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinosaur feet" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-6.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Then add the lower part.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dragon feet" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-7.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-7.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>Finish the feet by adding the toes in the back, a "foot-thumb", and a foot pad below the toe joints.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw t rex legs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-8.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>Let's draw the arms now. They're short, but heavily muscled. Start with two circles for these muscles.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex arms" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-9.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-9.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 10</h3><p>Draw the little forearms.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex forearms" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-10.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-10.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 11</h3><p>Add some depth to the arm by drawing directing lines on it.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinosaur arms" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-11.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-11.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 12</h3><p>Draw the tips of both fingers on each hand.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinosaur fingers" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-12.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-12.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 13<br>
</h3><p>Draw the top...<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinosaur hands" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-13.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-13.jpg"></figure><p>... and bottom of each finger.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinosaur foot pads" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-14.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 14</h3><p>Finally, add the little claws.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw t rex hand claws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-15.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-3-15.jpg"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">4.</span> How to Draw the Dinosaur's Body</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>To draw the shoulders, imagine a horse collar on them. First draw its opening...<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinosaur shoulders" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-1.jpg"></figure><p>... then its side surface...<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex shoulders" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-2.jpg"></figure><p>... and finally, its lower part that will be the chest.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex chest" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-3.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-3.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Draw big muscle masses for both the thigh and the calf. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex legs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-4.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-4.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Let's add perspective to the hind legs now. Use directing lines to mark the front and side of the calves.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex limbs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-5.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Do the same with the thigh, adding the knee between both parts.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex thigh" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-6.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Time to add volume to the rest of the body. The T-Rex's neck should be visibly S-curved. You can achieve that by drawing curved lines between the head and the shoulders.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex neck" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-7.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-7.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>But that's not all! Cross them with more lines to show the curving side of the neck.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex neck in 3d" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-8.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-8.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Use the same trick to define the volume of the rest of the body.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex body" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-9.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-9.jpg"><figcaption>Notice the depression between the chest and hips.<br></figcaption></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinosaur hips" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-10.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-10.jpg"><figcaption>Don't forget about these funny dinosaur hips!<br></figcaption></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinosaur body" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-11.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-4-11.jpg"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">5.</span> How to Draw the Dinosaur's Skin and Details</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>The base for the drawing is finished, so we can draw the final lines now. In digital art you can create a new layer now. In traditional art, put a new sheet of paper over the drawing or draw the final lines with a darker tool.</p><p>Draw the tiny eye and the nostrils.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex face" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-1.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-1.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Outline the shape of the head. If you want a realistic T-Rex, cover the teeth more (or skip to the end of this tutorial to learn more about T-Rex realism).<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw trex head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-2.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-2.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Outline the teeth and add some details to the skull. The depressions in the skull are not necessary if you want to be more realistic.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw t rex skull details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-3.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-3.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Envelop the whole body into one piece of skin. Draw wrinkles between the separate parts of the body.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw t rex skin" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-4.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-4.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>The hands and feet should be enveloped in one piece of skin as well. There will be more wrinkles, because there are more elements here.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dragon claws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-5.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-5.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>You can add more wrinkles all over the skin to accentuate the directing lines and stress the perspective of the body.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw dinosaur skin" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-6.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Finally, you can shade the body to show the volume even better.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to shade dinosaur" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-7.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>If you want to create a more scientifically accurate T-Rex, you need to make some changes:</p><ul>
<li>The teeth should be mostly covered (by gums and lips), because T-Rex is not aquatic like a crocodile and its teeth would dry out being so bare.<br>
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<li>The body should be a little rounder—the bones don't tell us anything about the fat layer, but it doesn't mean we should accentuate the bones so much.</li>
<li>There's evidence that other dinosaurs of T-Rex family had feathers, so it's likely that T-Rex had them as well—at least on a part of its body. If so, they weren't used for flight, but for warmth.<br>
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</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw realistic trex" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-8.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-5-8.jpg"><figcaption>It may look like a bird, but remember that birds are dinosaurs as well!<br></figcaption></figure><h2>Grrreat Job!</h2><p>Do you want to learn more about this technique of drawing animals? Check these out:</p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list">
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/new-course-how-to-draw-animals-in-perspective--cms-27881"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/48/posts/27881/preview_image/persp-3.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Digital Drawing</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">New Course: How to Draw Animals in Perspective</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Andrew Blackman</div></a></li>
<li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/think-with-forms-not-lines-take-your-drawing-to-the-next-level--cms-24486"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/24486/preview_image/think-with-forms-prev.png"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Drawing Theory</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">Think With Forms, Not Lines: Take Your Drawing to the Next Level</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li>
</ul><figure class="post_image"><img alt="how to draw t rex step by step from scratch" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-final.jpg" title="Image: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/27938/image/how-to-draw-dinosaur-final.jpg"></figure>2018-07-26T08:38:46.674Z2018-07-26T08:38:46.674ZMonika Zagrobelnatag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-31313How to Create Hair and Fur Textures in Photoshop Using the Kyle T Webster Brush Sets<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/final_image/goodall_completed_illustration.jpg" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p>Drawing animals is a passion of mine. You may have noticed that many animals, specifically mammals like humans and primates, have hair and fur. Drawing fur can be incredibly time-consuming. When I found out about <strong>Kyle T Webster's Adobe Exclusive Brush sets </strong>in <strong>Adobe Photoshop CC 2018, </strong>I was very keen to give them a go to see how they would enhance my workflow.</p><p>I chose <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Goodall" rel="external" target="_blank">Dame Jane Goodall</a>, British Primatologist and Anthropologist, for this illustration to try out fur and hair brushes. Jane is inspirational and has dedicated her life to understanding primates, so I decided to create an illustration of her and one of her beloved chimpanzee friends. Here's a little bit about her: <br></p><blockquote>"Considered to be the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, Goodall is best known for her over 55-year study of social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees since she first went to Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania in 1960. She is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots &amp; Shoots programme, and she has worked extensively on conservation and animal welfare issues. She has served on the board of the Nonhuman Rights Project since its founding in 1996. In April 2002, she was named a UN Messenger of Peace." </blockquote><p>Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Goodall">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Goodall</a></p><p>This tutorial will focus on the use of the <strong>Kyle T Webster's Adobe Exclusive Brush sets </strong>rather than drawing techniques. I will show how I create a base for the illustration with the <strong>Kyle T Webster Gouache Set</strong> and then imply detail quickly and efficiently using the <strong>Kyle T Webster Concept Brush Set</strong> along with little tweaks I implement along the way. </p><p>I feel these brush sets are not intended to be used like stamps—they could become very recognisable on their own and detract from the overall image. In this tutorial, I will be focusing on hair and fur, and you will see how I take brushes anyone can use and how they will look once I have added my own details over the top. </p><p>In this tutorial, I will cover:</p><ol>
<li>How to get a free seven-day trial of Adobe Photoshop CC and Kyle T Webster's Exclusive Brush Set</li>
<li>Planning the sketch</li>
<li>Planning the colours</li>
<li>Creating flats</li>
<li>Adding hair and fur textures</li>
<li>Adding the finishing touches<br>
</li>
</ol><h2>Tutorial Assets</h2><p>For this tutorial, I will be using:</p><ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop/free-trial-download.html" rel="external" target="_blank">Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 Free Seven-Day Trial</a> on a<strong> Windows PC</strong>
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<li>A<strong> Wacom Intuos 4 XL </strong>graphics tablet</li>
<li>Default <strong>Adobe Photoshop CC Brushes</strong> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop/brushes.html" rel="external" target="_blank">Kyle T Webster's Adobe Exclusive Brush sets</a></li>
<li>Stock Photo of a <a href="https://photodune.net/item/chimpanzee/3745798" rel="external" target="_blank">Chimpanzee</a> from <a href="https://photodune.net/" rel="external" target="_blank">PhotoDune</a>
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</ul><p><em>Please note: A graphics tablet with pressure sensitivity is crucial for the Kyle T Webster Brush Sets to work properly.</em></p><p>For this tutorial, you will need a basic knowledge of how Photoshop works and be familiar with how to create clipping masks, lock transparency, and use blending modes. We will concentrate on <strong>Kyle T Webster</strong>'s brushes more than the ins and outs of illustration. You'll learn how to combine and modify these brushes to speed up your workflow.<br></p><p>Without further ado, I'll explain how you can get your hands on these exclusive gorgeous brushes. Fret not—if you don't have an <strong>Adobe Photoshop CC 2018</strong> subscription, you can see how these brushes work with a free seven-day trial. </p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">1.</span> How to Get a Free Trial of Adobe Photoshop CC and Kyle T Webster's Exclusive Brush Set</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Kyle T Webster's brushes are now exclusively available via Adobe Photoshop CC, and you can get a free seven-day trial to try them out! </p><p><img alt="Adobe Photoshop CC Trial Download Window Screenshot" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_photoshop_cc_trial.jpg"><br></p><h3>Step 2<br>
</h3><p>Once you've installed the Adobe Photoshop CC Trial according to the setup instructions, you need to download Kyle's brushes from the Adobe website. Some of Kyle's brushes do come with Photoshop CC as standard (the <strong>General Brushes</strong>, <strong>Dry Media Brushes</strong>, <strong>Wet Media Brushes</strong> and <strong>Special Effects Brushes</strong>), and there are extras available to download from Adobe. Here, I will show you how to do that!</p><p>In <strong>Photoshop CC</strong>, press <strong>F5</strong> to bring up the <strong>Brushes</strong> panel, click on the stack icon in the top right corner, and click on <strong>Get More</strong> <strong>Brushes</strong>.</p><p><img alt="Get More Brushes Dialogue" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_get_more_brushes.jpg"><br></p><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Clicking <strong>Get More Brushes</strong> will take you to the <a href="https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop/brushes.html" rel="external" target="_blank">Download exclusive brushes from Kyle T. Webster</a> section of the Adobe Photoshop CC website.</p><p>There's a huge selection of brushes for every illustration need. I have selected the <strong>Gouache</strong> and <strong>Concept</strong> sets. Press <strong>Download</strong> to download the brush sets to your drive of choice.</p><p><img alt="Kyle T Webster Gouache and Concept Brushes from Adobe" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_Kyle_T_Webster_Brush_Choices_Adobe.jpg"><br></p><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Once you've downloaded the<strong> .abr</strong> files (<strong>Adobe Brush File</strong>), select <strong>Import Brushes</strong> from the stack icon drop-down menu.</p><p><img alt="Adobe Photoshop CC Import Brushes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_Kyle_T_Webster_import_brushes.jpg"><br></p><h3>Step 5<br>
</h3><p>Next, navigate to where you have downloaded the brushes—in my case, this is in the <strong>Adobe Photoshop CC 2018/Presets/Brushes</strong> folder. Please note that these instructions are for Windows, and Mac operating systems may install these differently. </p><p>Your directory will be something like:</p><p>(Your Local Disk) C:/YOUR NAME/AppData/Roaming/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop CC 2018/Presets/Brushes</p><p>Click on one of the brush sets, and press the <strong>Load </strong>button at the bottom of the box. Repeat this step for the other brush set—unfortunately you cannot select multiple <strong>.abr</strong> brush sets.</p><p><img alt="Kyle T Webster Brush Load Location" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_Kyle_T_Webster_Brush_Location.jpg"><br></p><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Once you load each <strong>.abr</strong> file, you will see in the <strong>Brushes</strong> window that there are two new folders: '<strong>gouache</strong>' and '<strong>concept</strong>'.</p><p><img alt="Loaded Kyle T Webster Gouache and Concept Brushes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_Kyle_T_Webster_loaded_brushes.jpg"><br></p><h3><span class="sectionnum">Step 7</span></h3><p><span class="sectionnum">Click on the arrow next to the name of each folder to see its contents. What I love about Adobe Photoshop CC is that you can now see the strokes alongside the name of the brush, which makes finding what you need a lot easier. </span></p><p><span class="sectionnum">Here's what the brush sets look like in the <strong>Adobe Photoshop CC Brush</strong> dialogue.</span></p><p><span class="sectionnum">The<strong> "Gouache"</strong> Set:</span></p><p><img alt="Kyle T Webster Gouache Brush Set" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_gouache_brushes.jpg"><br></p><p>The huge<strong> "Concept" </strong>Set:</p><p><img alt="Kyle T Webster Concept Brush Set" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_kyle_concept_brushes.jpg"><br></p><p><span class="sectionnum">Now we are ready to get drawing and painting!</span></p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">2.</span> How to Plan the Sketch of Jane Goodall and a Chimpanzee</h2><p>As this tutorial is concentrating on how to use some of the Adobe Photoshop CC Exclusive Kyle T Webster Brushes, I have prepared a sketch of Jane Goodall and a chimpanzee having a cuddle and showing mutual appreciation for each other. Right now, I'm all about circular compositions, so I felt that it would be perfect to round it off (get it?) with a border of leaves. </p><p><img alt="Greyscale Sketch of a Chimpanzee Jane Goodall" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_clean_sketch_greyscale.jpg"><br></p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">3.</span> How to Plan the Colours for the Illustration</h2><p>Before I start colouring an illustration, I always create a few palettes to ensure I have the correct mood for the piece. This is an important step as your clients will want to see a variety of ideas before you commit to the final piece. </p><p>I also knew a few factors. For example, Jane had to be a caucasian female with blonde hair and a pale green shirt, while the chimpanzee was black, although a lot of reference images show them to be a blue black. It's important in images to have a harmony with your colours (unless of course it's a deliberate choice to pick discordant colours!).</p><p><img alt="Three Colour Tests For The Jane Goodall Illustration" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_colour_choices.jpg"><br></p><p><span class="sectionnum">I felt that 3 was the happier, more pleasing option, but I also liked the darkness of the foreground leaves in 1, so I combined them to make the border pop!</span></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Jane Goodall Final Colour Palette" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_amended_palette.jpg"><br></figure><p>I shall be referring back to this image when I paint the artwork. <br></p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">4.</span> Creating Flats: A Brief Overview</h2><p><b>Kyle's Paintbox - Gouache Perfecto</b> in the Gouache Set is aptly named as it is perfect for creating flats due to its smooth edge and high density. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Kyles Paintbox - Gouache Perfecto" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_kyles_paintbox_gouache_perfecto_stroke.jpg"></figure><p>Here I have created a gif to show how each layer is blocked out on top of each other. More information can be found in my <a href="https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/create-a-digital-painting-of-a-zombie-from-scratch-in-adobe-photoshop--cms-22257?_ga=2.105275012.609055508.1529950296-327623375.1529950296" rel="external" target="_blank">Create a Digital Painting of a Zombie From Scratch in Adobe Photoshop</a> tutorial. Flats are a great tool when creating images as they can be used to mask areas off, lock transparency, create clipping masks, and add a flat base of colour to work on top of.</p><p><img alt="" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_flats.gif"><br></p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">5.</span> How to <strong>Add Hair and Fur Textures</strong>
</h2><p>Look at this magnificent creature! I love the blues, navys and blacks that bring the fur alive. </p><p><img alt="PhotoDune Image - Chimpanzee by macropixel " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_chimpanzee_reference.jpg"><br></p><p>I will show you how I use <strong>Kyle's Concept Brushes - Sir Hairy Long 2</strong> (fantastic name!) to create this effect and apply it to my illustration. <br></p><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Select the <strong>Kyle's Concept Brushes - Sir Hairy Long 2 </strong>brush. Note how the strands of hair all follow the direction of the brush. This will make light work of creating fur on our primate friend.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Kyle Concept Brushes - Sir Hairy Long 2" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_kyles_concept_brushes_sir_hairy_long_2_stroke.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Create a base for the fur using the dark navy colour. If you were creating this over an illustration, you would have the flat base colour already laid down. This example has been done over white to clearly show the direction of the fur stokes.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Chimpanzee Fur - Base Layer and Colour Swatches" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_gorilla_fur_base.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Next, pick the mid-blue colour by pressing <strong>Alt</strong> with the <strong>Brush</strong> tool (<strong>B</strong>) selected. Decrease the size of the brush slightly by pressing the <strong>[</strong> key. You can increase the size of the brush by pressing the <strong>]</strong> key. Sweep the mid-blue over the central area of the dark base to create a highlighted area. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Chimpanzee Fur - Midtones and Colour Swatches" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_gorilla_fur_midtones.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Next, colour picking the lightest blue using the <strong>Alt</strong> key from your swatches, reduce the size of the brush slightly using <strong>[</strong> and <strong>]</strong> and paint roughly over the middle of the mid-blue colour, keeping in mind the direction of the hair.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Chimpanzee Fur Highlights Colour Swatches" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_gorilla_fur_highlights.jpg"><br></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Here, I am still using the same brush, but I have made it incredibly small. Adding an extra swatch of light blue, I draw in some small strands to show the tips of the hairs.</p><p><strong>PRO TIP:</strong><strong> </strong><em>to give the appearance of fluffy or uneven fur, add a few dots to the edges of the lightest areas. </em><br></p><p>To add contrast, I have added a few darker areas to the edge of the light patch. This gives the fur depth and dimension.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Chimpanzee Fur - Details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_gorilla_fur_details.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Carrying on using the <strong>Kyle's Concept Brushes - Sir Hairy Long 2 </strong>brush, I take a slightly darker golden brown and begin to define the general direction of the hair on the scalp and into the ponytail. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Jane Hair Base" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_hair_base.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Here you can see that I have softened the hairline using short strokes of the base colour to give a natural appearance and to break up the hard, unnatural edge. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Jane Hair Edge Details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_hairline_detail.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>Gently continue the same process as with the chimpanzee, going from dark to light with smaller and smaller strokes, and adding highlights where the light would naturally hit.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Jane Hair Midtone Details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_add_hair.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>Next, we swap to <strong>Kyle's Concept Brushes - Sir Hairy Long 1 </strong>with the darkest honey colour matching the contours of the head. The hair is really starting to come alive here!</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Jane Hair Darker Details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_add_hair_darks.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 10</h3><p>Next, I stroke some highlights into the hair using the lightest honey tone. The rule of thumb is the lighter the colour, the lighter the stroke—less is more! </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Jane Hair Highlights" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_add_hair_highlights.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 11</h3><p>I'm really happy with how the hair is turning out. However, we need some chaos in the mix! No hairstyle is ever perfect, and there are always stray hairs—especially in the jungle! </p><p><img alt="KYLE Ultimate Pencil Hard" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_kyles_ultimate_pencil_hard_stroke.jpg"><br></p><p>Swap to the <strong>KYLE Ultimate Pencil Hard </strong>brush<strong> </strong>for details and sketch out some flyaway hair around the ear, down the ponytail, and across the scalp.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Jane Hair Details" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_add_hair_details.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 12</h3><p>Select the <strong>Kyle's Concept Brushes Fur Animal Left</strong> brush.<br></p><p><img alt="Kyles Concept Brushes - Fur Animal Left " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_kyles_concept_brushes_fur_animal_left_stroke.jpg"><br></p><p>Here, I have gone over the arm with <strong>Kyle's Concept Brushes - Fur Animal Left, </strong>working through the swatches in the brush demonstration above from dark to light.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Adding Details To The Chimpanzee" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_chimpanzee_fur_details.jpg"></figure><h3>Step 13</h3><p>For the details on the chimpanzee, I used <strong>Kyle's Concept Brushes - Sir Hairy Short 1 </strong>along the back of his head in a navy blue and over the scalp in a light blue to show shine and texture.</p><p><img alt="Kyles Concept Brushes - Sir Hairy Short 1 " data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_kyles_concept_brushes_sir_hairy_short_1_stroke.jpg"><br></p><p><img alt="Chimpanzee Head Detail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_chimpanzee_hair_details.jpg"><br></p><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">6.</span> How to Add the Finishing Touches</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>Next, we select the <strong>KYLE Ultimate Pencil Hard</strong> brush and add some depth by colour picking (press <strong>Alt</strong> on the keyboard) the fur around Jane's hands and arm from the chimpanzee and having it overlap her fingers.</p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Fur details around Janes Hands" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_finishing_touches_chimpanzee.jpg"><br></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Here, to add some jungley depth, I have created a <strong>Clipping Mask</strong> set to <strong>Multiply</strong> and painted in some dark areas over her hair where some leaves would cast shadows. </p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="Close Up Of Jane With Leaf Shadows" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_hair_finishing_touches.jpg"></figure><h2>The Finished Illustration</h2><p>While Kyle's brushes are fantastic, note that to get the exact feel you want, you may need to tweak the settings slightly. Few things work straight out the box, but by using <strong>Kyle T Webster</strong>'s brushes and <strong>Adobe Photoshop CC</strong>, you can get very close. I hope you have enjoyed following this tutorial and learned a few things along the way. <br></p><p>Thanks for reading this tutorial, and please let me know if this has been helpful! <br></p><p><img alt="Finished Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Illustration" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/431/posts/31313/image/goodall_completed_illustration.jpg"><br></p><p>If you liked this tutorial, please have a look at my video course on <a href="https://design.tutsplus.com/courses/creating-and-applying-textures-to-illustrations-in-adobe-photoshop" rel="external" target="_blank">Creating and Applying Textures to Illustrations in Adobe Photoshop</a>.</p><figure><script src="//fast.wistia.com/assets/external/E-v1.js" async="async"></script><div class="wistia_responsive_padding"><div class="wistia_responsive_wrapper"><div class="wistia_embed wistia_async_nc0pd4f0ro videoFoam=true"> </div></div></div></figure>2018-07-24T13:00:00.000Z2018-07-24T13:00:00.000ZRowena Aitkentag:design.tutsplus.com,2005:PostPresenter/cms-31321How to Draw a Cheetah<figure class="final-product final-product--image"><img data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/final_image/how-to-draw-cheetah-4-10.png" alt="Final product image"><figcaption>What You'll Be Creating</figcaption></figure><p>In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw a cheetah—the fastest land animal. I will show you how to construct its body step by step: first the torso, then the legs, and finally the head with all its details. You will learn how to draw simplified muscles and paws, and how to draw a cheetah pattern.<br></p><p>This is a simple tutorial for beginners. If you want to learn more about cheetahs and other big cats, try this tutorial instead:<br></p><ul class="roundup-block__contents posts--half-width roundup-block--list"><li class="roundup-block__content"><a class="roundup-block__content-link" href="http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/how-to-draw-animals-big-cats-their-anatomy-and-patterns--vector-19237"><img class="roundup-block__preview-image" data-src="https://cdn.tutsplus.com/vector/uploads/2013/11/drawingbigcats_400x400.jpg"><div class="roundup-block__primary-category topic-design">Drawing</div>
<div class="roundup-block__content-title">How to Draw Animals: Big Cats, Their Anatomy and Patterns</div>
<div class="roundup-block__author">Monika Zagrobelna</div></a></li></ul><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">1.</span> How to Draw a Cheetah's Body</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>Sketch an oval—this will be the chest. Remember to draw these guide lines lightly, so that they can be covered (or even erased) later with the final lines.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw oval for chest" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Add a circle at the back, connecting it to the chest with a curve. This will be the hip area. Leave some space between the chest and the hips.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw circle for hips" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Add a "6" in the front. This will be the shoulder.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw simple shoulder" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Add a curve to the tip of this "6", creating the top of the shoulder blade.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw top of shoulder blade" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Outline the shoulder.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="outline shoulder" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-5.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="outline arm muscles" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-6.png"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Add an oval for the hips.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add oval for hips" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-7.png"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Outline the body. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="outline cheetah body" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-8.png"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>Add the curve of the tail. It should be quite long.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add curve of cheetah tail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-9.png"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>To create the right thickness, you can draw circles along the tail.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add thickness to tail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-10.png"></figure><h3>Step 10</h3><p>Outline the tail.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="outline cheetah tail" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-1-11.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">2.</span> How to Draw a Cheetah's Legs</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>To measure the right distance to the ground, draw a line the same height as the chest right under it, and then add some more length. You don't need to use a ruler—just eyeball it.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="measure distance to the ground" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Sketch the rhythm of the legs.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch rhythm of legs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Mark the wrist and the knee.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="mark wrist and knee" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>To create a slightly more interesting perspective without making it too complicated, let's put the other pair of legs a little higher. This will add a sense of depth.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add another ground level" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Draw the other pair of legs, using a different pose for them to make the drawing more dynamic. Use the first pair of legs to place the joints. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add one more pair of legs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-5.png"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Don't forget to add a shoulder for the other front leg, too!<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add second shoulder" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-6.png"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Add details to the joints: the wrists and ankles.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add detailed joints" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-7.png"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>Add some muscle masses to give volume to the legs.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add muscle masses" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-8.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add muscles to background legs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-9.png"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>Add the elbows and the knees.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add elbow and knees" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-10.png"></figure><h3>Step 10</h3><p>Add the calf muscles.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add calf muscles" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-11.png"></figure><h3>Step 11</h3><p>Sketch the outline of the feet.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="sketch outline of feet" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-12.png"></figure><h3>Step 12</h3><p>Draw the middle toe on each paw. Add a dew claw ("a cat thumb") and the carpal pads, too.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add middle toes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-13.png"></figure><h3>Step 13</h3><p>Add the outer toes now, sloped in the opposite direction.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add outer toes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-14.png"></figure><h3>Step 14</h3><p>Add the tips of the toes—little reversed '6's.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add tips of toes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-15.png"></figure><h3>Step 15</h3><p>Add the paw pads where they are visible.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add paw pads" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-16.png"></figure><h3>Step 16</h3><p>Outline the rest of the legs.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="outline whole legs" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-2-17.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">3.</span> How to Draw a Cheetah's Head</h2><h3>Step 1<br>
</h3><p>Draw a triangular neck. It shouldn't be too long—you can refer to the length of the shoulder blade to measure it.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add neck" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2<br>
</h3><p>Add an oval for the head. Again, not too big—cheetahs have very small heads in comparison to their bodies!<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add oval for head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3<br>
</h3><p>Add a "face cross"—one line going along the muzzle and the forehead, and the other going over the eyes. This will give us a point of reference for the other elements of the head. While drawing this cross, pay attention to perspective!<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add face cross" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-3.png"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Draw big "eye sockets". This again helps us place the eyes correctly, without actually drawing them yet.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add eye sockets" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-4.png"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Add the cheeks.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add cheeks" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-5.png"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Add the muzzle in the shape of a sack.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add muzzle" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-6.png"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Draw the chin and connect it to the rest of the head.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw cheetah chin" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-7.png"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>Draw the area of the nose, turning towards the eyes.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw area of the nose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-8.png"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>Add the actual nose in this area. Imagine it three-dimensionally. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw cheetah nose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-9.png"></figure><h3>Step 10</h3><p>You can now draw the area for the eyes.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw area of the eyes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-10.png"></figure><h3>Step 11</h3><p>Draw the ears in the shape of flower petals.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw ears" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-11.png"></figure><h3>Step 12</h3><p>Connect these petals to the head.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="finish ears" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-12.png"></figure><h3>Step 13</h3><p>Draw the mouth.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw mouth" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-13.png"></figure><h3>Step 14</h3><p>Draw the nose.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw nose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-14.png"></figure><figure class="post_image"><img alt="finish nose" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-15.png"></figure><h3>Step 15</h3><p>If you draw lines on the sides of the nasal bridge, you'll go right to the "eyebrows".<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw cat eyebrows" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-16.png"></figure><h3>Step 16</h3><p>Draw the lips.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw lips" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-17.png"></figure><h3>Step 17</h3><p>Draw the actual eyes now. <br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw the eyes" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-18.png"></figure><h3>Step 18</h3><p>Draw the eyelids that give the eyes their shape, as well as the marking going towards the lips.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw eyelids and cheetah marking" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-19.png"></figure><h3>Step 19</h3><p>Finally, outline the whole neck.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="outline cheetah neck" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-3-20.png"></figure><h2>
<span class="sectionnum">4.</span> How to Finish the Drawing of a Cheetah</h2><h3>Step 1</h3><p>The guide lines are finished, and you can draw the final lines now. Feel free to erase the sketch lightly to make it barely visible, or put a new sheet of paper over it.</p><p>Outline the body, using soft, non-continuous lines to simulate fur.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="outline cheetah body" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-4-1.png"></figure><h3>Step 2</h3><p>Draw the paws with all the details. Unlike other cats, cheetahs have only semi-retractable claws, which means they're partially visible all the time.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="draw cheetah paws" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-4-2.png"></figure><h3>Step 3</h3><p>Add details to the head. The whiskers should be quite short.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add details to head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-4-4.png"></figure><h3>Step 4</h3><p>Darken the nose, the marking, and the ears. Shade the eyes, too.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shade the cheetah head" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-4-5.png"></figure><h3>Step 5</h3><p>Shade the whole body in a simple way.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="shade cheetah" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-4-6.png"></figure><h3>Step 6</h3><p>Time for the spots! Cheetahs have a very simple pattern: just circles and ovals all over the body. Plan them first.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="plan cheetah pattern" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-4-7.png"></figure><h3>Step 7</h3><p>Darken these spots.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="darken cheetah spots" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-4-8.png"></figure><h3>Step 8</h3><p>There are smaller spots between the bigger ones. Add them.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="add smaller spots" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-4-9.png"></figure><h3>Step 9</h3><p>Finally, add some shadows below the legs and a dark outline for the whole cheetah.<br></p><figure class="post_image"><img alt="finish drawing" data-src="https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/31321/image/how-to-draw-cheetah-4-10.png"></figure><h2>Good Job!<br>
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